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DG02 AFK

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

37,845 mi
Last recorded37,845 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 AFK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 37,845 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

both rear shock absorbers corroded

nearside+offside front shock top mounts worn

Pass 10 Jul 2025 37,039 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside+offside rear to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

both rear shock absorber casings corroded

nearside+offside front shock top mounts worn

Pass 15 Jul 2024 35,977 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside+offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

both rear shock absorber casings corroded

nearside+offside front shock absorber top mounts worn

Pass 19 Jul 2023 32,805 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear into hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

both front shock top mounts worn

both rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2022 31,959 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

both rear shock absorber casing corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2021 30,962 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 30,959 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 30,162 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack end (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020 30,162 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack end (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 27,118 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack end (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 29 Jun 2019 27,118 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack end (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2018 24,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack end (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2017 20,382 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak sump plug

exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2016 20,024 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

drivers seat belt slow to return

exhaust backbox corroded

slight play in both front suspension top mounts

Fail 12 May 2016 20,023 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

drivers seat belt slow to return

exhaust backbox corroded

slight play in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 22 May 2015 19,517 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

drivers seatbelt slow to return

Pass 14 May 2014 18,912 miles

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

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

n/s washer jet poor

Pass 17 May 2013 18,341 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 17,699 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 16,721 miles

play in osf top shock mount

Fail 10 May 2011 16,714 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

play in osf top shock mount

rear tyres cracking

Pass 21 May 2010 15,749 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 14,794 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 13,090 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 10,628 miles

both headlamp bulbs non distict image

steering rack gaiter leak nearside front

Pass 22 May 2006 7,499 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 4,628 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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DG02 AFK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 DG02 AFK, 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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DG02 AFK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 April 2002.

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