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DG02 AGX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

129,380 mi
Last recorded129,380 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 AGX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 129,380 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 124,179 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 124,165 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2022 119,960 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 119,923 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2021 115,629 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 112,567 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 112,541 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 108,734 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 108,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 104,515 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 104,515 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 104,394 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Central Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe from brake compensator to brake flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe from flexi hose to brake cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 100,206 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)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 92,133 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 84,417 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 77,147 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 77,147 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 69,593 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 63,947 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 58,392 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 53,404 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 53,404 miles

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 48,815 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 42,684 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 35,751 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 29,270 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 AGX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 DG02 AGX, 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 DG02 AGX registered?

DG02 AGX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 April 2002.

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