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DX02 YMH

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

142,835 mi
Last recorded142,835 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 YMH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 142,835 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 135,371 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 135,371 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 114,786 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 114,786 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 90,932 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 76,295 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 69,742 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 68,479 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 62,915 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 57,816 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 57,816 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 57,135 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 57,135 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 41,525 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

wiper slightly split

Pass 12 Mar 2007 44,837 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2006 38,339 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak

rear no. plate deteriating

rear tyres cracking slightly

slight play in o/s front suspension top mount

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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DX02 YMH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 79,020 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX02 YMH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 24 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DX02 YMH registered?

DX02 YMH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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