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MD02 DFZ

2002 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

171,407 mi
Last recorded171,407 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astravan116,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD02 DFZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 May 2019 171,407 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction not illuminating (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling splash guard/ wheel arch liner on steering lock (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested lamp insecure (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring mounting/chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted insecure sticking out (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted spring fouling disc (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear seat base missing at time of test

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension coil springs unmatched pair

Windscreen wiper blade defective spindles have heavy wear (3.4 (b) (i))

accident damage to front bumper

outer sill covers fitted not making full inspection of sill panels possible

Pass 14 May 2018 166,187 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Fail 14 May 2018 166,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 163,246 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 163,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 159,481 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 22 Mar 2017 159,481 miles

Central Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Wipers (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 7 Mar 2016 151,774 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland both sides front (2.5.B.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

slight play inner steering rack

Pass 27 Mar 2015 146,624 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 146,624 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 137,134 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)

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

back box bracket broken. secured by other means.

wipers do not revert back to original area after use.

Fail 23 Jul 2014 137,134 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

back box bracket broken. secured by other means.

wipers do not revert back to original area after use.

Pass 10 Aug 2013 132,553 miles

O/s headlight poor beam image.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear silencer corroded.

Fail 7 Aug 2013 132,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside headlight,dipped beam image is poor.

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 26 Jul 2012 121,537 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 121,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 115,669 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 105,237 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 98,397 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear no plate starting to deteriorate...ok this test.

Pass 18 Jul 2008 89,314 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 52,410 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 70,721 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astravan?

Based on 679,643 MOT tests across 58,240 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
7,780
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
58,240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 35,295
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,913
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19,092
position lamp(s) not working 17,431
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,678
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MD02 DFZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 116,559 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astravan fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 35,295 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MD02 DFZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astravan typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 24 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MD02 DFZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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