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DF02 OCH

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

128,201 mi
Last recorded128,201 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 OCH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 128,201 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 127,345 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 125,622 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 123,916 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 123,916 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 122,013 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 120,013 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 118,894 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 116,983 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 116,145 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 115,868 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 115,609 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 115,609 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load comp valve to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load comp valve to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 114,749 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2014 114,742 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

boot struts inop

warning lamp on dash

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 104,652 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

boot struts inop

Fail 19 Aug 2013 104,652 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

boot struts inop

Pass 29 Aug 2012 98,627 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 98,627 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 92,725 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2010 86,397 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 86,397 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 77,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 8 Sep 2009 77,327 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 Aug 2008 70,630 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 70,630 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Aug 2007 63,416 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 63,416 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 53,762 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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DF02 OCH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 DF02 OCH, 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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DF02 OCH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 July 2002.

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