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DX02 YMZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,478 mi
Last recorded99,478 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 YMZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 99,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre showing signs of age cracking.

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 99,478 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre showing signs of age cracking.

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 96,992 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 96,991 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake pipe starting to corrode

oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2015 94,890 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 94,890 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 92,363 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 88,929 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 94,837 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 82,203 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 82,203 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 8 Mar 2010 73,801 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 64,763 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 56,178 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 48,463 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 41,337 miles

brake discs are lipped

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust back box is badly corroded

movement in front suspension top mountings

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 YMZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YMZ, 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 YMZ registered?

DX02 YMZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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