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AF02 DJX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

195,442 mi
Last recorded195,442 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 DJX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 195,442 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wall damage

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside mirror cassing missing

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

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust corroding

Fail 3 May 2024 195,442 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wall damage

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside mirror cassing missing

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

both headlights corroding

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust corroding

Pass 6 Oct 2021 189,449 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 186,366 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 186,365 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 183,727 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 18,001 miles

exhaust backboxrusty

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 4 Oct 2018 180,010 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust backboxrusty

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 23 Oct 2017 176,743 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2017 175,138 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 173,062 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 173,062 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 168,313 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 163,268 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 156,409 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 151,942 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 19 Oct 2012 151,942 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 28 Oct 2011 149,830 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 149,830 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 147,219 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 142,316 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 142,316 miles

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

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 139,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 133,849 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 126,286 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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AF02 DJX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AF02 DJX, 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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AF02 DJX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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