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AU02 DZL

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

96,993 mi
Last recorded96,993 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 DZL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 96,993 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, also cracking/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 90,440 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 84,566 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 84,566 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 79,765 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 75,342 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 75,342 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 68,942 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 62,544 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 58,665 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 54,200 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 48,266 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 42,900 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 37,417 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 31,280 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 24,624 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 16,437 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 15,286 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 12,983 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 11,347 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 9,293 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 8,032 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AU02 DZL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AU02 DZL, 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 AU02 DZL registered?

AU02 DZL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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