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CV02 DWC

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,032 mi
Last recorded130,032 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV02 DWC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 130,032 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 20 May 2026 130,032 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 129,943 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024
Fail 27 Feb 2024

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023
Pass 16 Mar 2022

Park brake efficiency requirement only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 15 Mar 2022

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

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

Park brake efficiency requirement only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 4 Mar 2021
Pass 6 Mar 2020

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2020

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 122,193 miles

Offside & nearside front brake hose locating/support ferrules corroded

Oil leak Engine

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 120,221 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 120,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 118,004 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 115,231 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 112,199 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 109,672 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 107,674 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 105,588 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 103,426 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 101,323 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 99,238 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 84,713 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 68,309 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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CV02 DWC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CV02 DWC, 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 CV02 DWC registered?

CV02 DWC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 May 2002.

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