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DE02 ZZS

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

105,924 mi
Last recorded105,924 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 ZZS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 105,924 miles

Burning oil smell

Engine management light on

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Wiper parking defective

Fail 7 Aug 2025 105,924 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Burning oil smell

Engine management light on

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Wiper parking defective

Pass 26 Jun 2024 103,288 miles

Emissions just passed

Engine electrical fault light on

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wish bones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounts to body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge tread not visible (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension coil spring fouls turret

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge tread not visible, worn close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Reverse lights not working

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tried boiling over on emissions test

Fail 20 Jun 2024 103,288 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested Parking brake failed during test (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Silencer leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wish bones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounts to body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge tread not visible (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension coil spring fouls turret

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge tread not visible, worn close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Reverse lights not working

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 100,156 miles

Electrical malfunction light on

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

occasional blue smoke puff

Fail 4 May 2023 100,156 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Electrical malfunction light on

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

occasional blue smoke puff

Pass 7 Jan 2022 96,932 miles

Front wiper mechanism slightly defective

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

engine management light on

Fail 6 Jan 2022 96,932 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (as marked) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front wiper mechanism slightly defective

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

engine management light on

Pass 22 Dec 2020 95,082 miles

Both rear shock absorbers weak

Engine light on

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 95,082 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle 31% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Both rear shock absorbers weak

Engine light on

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 92,422 miles

Electrical engine light on

Outer sills not fully inspected due to plastic covers

Fail 15 Nov 2019 92,422 miles

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

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

Electrical engine light on

Outer sills not fully inspected due to plastic covers

Pass 2 Aug 2018 88,377 miles

1 x rear exhaust rubber missing

Electrical management fault light on

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

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

Plastic cover not allowing full inspection of outer sills

both headlight lenses slightly poor condition

Fail 31 Jul 2018 88,377 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both creating no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded from compensator to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

1 x rear exhaust rubber missing

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

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

Plastic cover not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 14 Jul 2017 84,743 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all to and from compesator (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

engine light on

Fail 14 Jul 2017 84,743 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

engine light on

Brake pipe slightly corroded all to and from compesator (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 81,307 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 1 x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking/deteriorating (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Oil leak ()

spanner light on dash

Fail 11 Jul 2016 81,307 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded 1 x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking/deteriorating (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Oil leak ()

spanner light on dash

Pass 1 Jun 2015 77,351 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly cracked /deteriated

Fail 1 Jun 2015 77,351 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

both rear tyres slightly cracked /deteriated

Pass 22 May 2014 74,859 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking/deteriating

Fail 22 May 2014 74,859 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking/deteriating

Pass 24 May 2013 72,558 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine management light on

Fail 24 May 2013 72,558 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine management light on

Pass 24 May 2012 68,897 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2012 68,897 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 62,552 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 53,155 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 48,086 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 39,886 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 29,350 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 21,666 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 14,966 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 ZZS is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 DE02 ZZS, 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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DE02 ZZS is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 July 2002.

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