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BL02 DZW

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,382 mi
Last recorded66,382 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 DZW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 66,382 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 63,670 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 63,667 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 61,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 57,733 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 55,538 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EXHAUST BACK BOX IN POOR CONDITION

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR + N/S/R HAS A NAIL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 52,384 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EXHAUST BACK BOX IN POOR CONDITION

N/S/R TYRE CRACKING AND HAS A NAIL IN TYRE

Fail 3 Aug 2021 52,381 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM LOAD COMP TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EXHAUST BACK BOX IN POOR CONDITION

N/S/R TYRE CRACKING AND HAS A NAIL IN TYRE

Pass 6 Aug 2020 50,379 miles

ALL FOUR COIL SPRING CORRODED

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

Nearside Front STEERING RACK GAITOR DAMP

Nearside Rear N/S/R TYRE CRACKING

Offside Front TYRE IN VERY POOR CONDITION

Pass 10 Jun 2019 47,160 miles

BACKBOX IN POOR CONDITION

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X3 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front TOP SLIGHT PLAY/NOISY

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH O/S TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 47,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

BACKBOX IN POOR CONDITION

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X3 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front TOP SLIGHT PLAY/NOISY

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH O/S TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 43,907 miles

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

n/s+o/s front tyres cracked

o/s/rear tyre cracked

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2017 40,679 miles

Nearside Rear inner side wall small splits

Rear silencer box outer covering corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2016 37,354 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box outer cover corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre inner side eall has small splits in tred pattern

Fail 15 Jun 2016 37,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box outer cover corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre inner side eall has small splits in tred pattern

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 33,780 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer box outer covering corroded

small split in nearside rear tyre but not reaching ply cord

Pass 17 Jun 2015 33,780 miles

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

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

rear silencer box outer covering corroded

small split in nearside rear tyre but not reaching ply cord

Fail 16 Jun 2014 30,553 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear silencer box outer covering corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2014 30,553 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer box outer covering corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2013 27,221 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 24,554 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer box corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2011 21,748 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 19,914 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 19,024 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 16,955 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 16,955 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 14,809 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 11,089 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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BL02 DZW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL02 DZW, 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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BL02 DZW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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