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A8 OMD

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,835 mi
Last recorded182,835 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 OMD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 182,835 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 182,039 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 181,895 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads on rear axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2024 181,883 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads on rear axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 176,597 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads on rear axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 171,690 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 165,213 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 160,981 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 158,525 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 153,673 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 144,335 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Nov 2016 144,332 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Nov 2015 134,460 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 134,238 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (main section's) (3.6.B.2c)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 125,965 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust heatshield slightly insecure

Fail 19 Nov 2014 125,961 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust heatshield slightly insecure

Pass 8 Nov 2013 121,708 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear and front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2013 121,676 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear, front to rear and n/s/f brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2012 113,674 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 113,651 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 101,253 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 86,917 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 86,917 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 80,285 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 71,604 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 71,604 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 57,617 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 44,640 miles

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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A8 OMD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A8 OMD, 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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A8 OMD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 November 2002.

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