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AK02 ZFR

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,344 mi
Last recorded143,344 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 ZFR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 143,344 miles

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))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 140,431 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 140,430 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 137,518 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

corrosion around - front sub-frame and exhaust system

Fail 8 Mar 2024 137,518 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 133,566 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 133,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 129,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 129,387 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 127,115 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 127,049 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 125,404 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 122,622 miles

Both headlamps deteriorated

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Oil leak

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2018 117,871 miles

Both rear shock absorber covers loose

OSF seat belt frayed

Oil leak ()

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 21 Feb 2018 117,870 miles

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

Both rear shock absorber covers loose

OSF seat belt frayed

Oil leak ()

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2017 113,390 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak engine ()

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2016 109,047 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre side wall deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre side wall deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

slight oil weep to engine

Fail 13 Feb 2015 104,783 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2015 104,783 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2014 100,810 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear lamp lens has crack

rear exhaust box outer casing in poor condition

slight oil weap from engine

Fail 5 Mar 2014 100,810 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear lamp lens has crack

rear exhaust box outer casing in poor condition

slight oil weap from engine

Fail 12 Mar 2013 93,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 93,853 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 86,464 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 86,464 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 78,093 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 78,093 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 68,423 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 58,383 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 47,826 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 36,368 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 36,366 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 24,909 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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AK02 ZFR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK02 ZFR, 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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AK02 ZFR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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