CarVerify

Free Car Check

DA52 JJV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

62,343 mi
Last recorded62,343 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 JJV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 62,343 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 61,262 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 60,065 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 60,065 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 59,061 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 59,061 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 57,790 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 57,790 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 57,194 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 57,194 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 56,410 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 56,410 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 54,785 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 54,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 52,818 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)

Offside Rear Tyre cracked on sidewall

Fail 21 Nov 2017 52,818 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Offside Rear Tyre cracked on sidewall

Pass 25 Nov 2016 50,690 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 50,690 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center and rear back box join excessively corroded (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre cracked on sidewall

Rear All brake pipes corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2016 50,690 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center and rear back box join excessively corroded (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre cracked on sidewall

Rear All brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2015 48,650 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 46,183 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 46,183 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 42,709 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 38,972 miles

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

o/s/r tyre outer tread slight cuts but not down to plys

rear silencer box outer casing corroded but not blowing

Pass 24 Nov 2011 34,963 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyre has sligtht cracking

Fail 26 Nov 2010 30,688 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 30,688 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 26,072 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit and o,s front has minor cracks in sidewall

slight corrosion to rear and centre exhaust system

Pass 12 Nov 2008 22,576 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 22,576 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 18,839 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 18,839 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 15,172 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 10,552 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DA52 JJV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 DA52 JJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DA52 JJV?

You can check the full history of DA52 JJV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DA52 JJV registered?

DA52 JJV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 December 2002.

Is DA52 JJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA52 JJV shows 34 tests with a 61.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DA52 JJV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DA52 JJV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.