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DE02 FWO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

108,864 mi
Last recorded108,864 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 FWO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 108,864 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2026 108,667 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 105,179 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 93,975 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 73,930 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 66,495 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 64,575 miles

dashboard lamp not working

Pass 11 Dec 2018 61,983 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 61,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre inner sidewall perished/cracked

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

Fail 11 Dec 2017 61,943 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre inner sidewall perished/cracked

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 59,762 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracking

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

all discs rusty

Fail 16 Sep 2016 59,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracking

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

all discs rusty

Pass 24 Mar 2015 57,826 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

coolant reservware was empty toped up before testing

rear utyres begining to crack and deteriate

Pass 21 Mar 2014 52,630 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 45,945 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 45,935 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 42,344 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2012 42,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 38,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 38,420 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 34,328 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 30,799 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 30,751 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2008 27,174 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 May 2008 27,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2007 22,955 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2006 19,073 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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DE02 FWO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 DE02 FWO, 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 DE02 FWO registered?

DE02 FWO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 May 2002.

Is DE02 FWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE02 FWO shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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