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DG02 EXU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

155,721 mi
Last recorded155,721 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 EXU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 155,721 miles

ADVISE: rear exhaust rubber bracket splitting

ADVISE: underbody, suspension components/ bushes, brake components, exhaust etc. showing slight age relation corrosion/wear

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ADVISE: both front lower back rubber wishbone bushes are worn/ slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE: ns/f tyre is getting low and worn on inner edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged ADVISE: drivers seatbelt slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess ADVISE: OUTER HANDBRAKE CABLE COVER CORRODED AND CRACKING (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE: os/r tyre is starting to get low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 155,715 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml light is on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective wrong type of cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced os/r inner sill is corroded/ holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ADVISE: rear exhaust rubber bracket splitting

ADVISE: underbody, suspension components/ bushes, brake components, exhaust etc. showing slight age relation corrosion/wear

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ADVISE: both front lower back rubber wishbone bushes are worn/ slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE: ns/f tyre is getting low and worn on inner edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged ADVISE: drivers seatbelt slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess ADVISE: OUTER HANDBRAKE CABLE COVER CORRODED AND CRACKING (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE: os/r tyre is starting to get low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 153,191 miles

ADVISE UNDERBODY ,SUSPENSION COMPONENTS , BRAKE COMPONENTS ETC AGE RELATED CORRODED

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess OUTER HANDBRAKE CABLE COVER CORRODED AND CRACKING (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 153,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn rubber boots split aswell (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch / inner sill hole and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch / inner sill holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust silencer heavily corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible excess water in gress (0.1 (b))

ADVISE STIFF STEERING

ADVISE UNDERBODY ,SUSPENSION COMPONENTS , BRAKE COMPONENTS ETC AGE RELATED CORRODED

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber blades worn / smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess OUTER HANDBRAKE CABLE COVER CORRODED AND CRACKING (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 150,795 miles

ADVISE Front and rear sub frame bushes splitting

ADVISE Under body /suspension components corroded

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

advise front power steering stiff

coolant light is staying on

Fail 18 Oct 2021 150,786 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault traction light staying on (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT STAYING ON (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No pattern plastic lens misted up (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function excess corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No pattern plastic lens misted up (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function excess corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light staying on (7.1.6 (a))

ADVISE Front and rear sub frame bushes splitting

ADVISE Under body /suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

advise front power steering stiff

coolant light is staying on

Pass 19 Oct 2020 148,868 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 148,868 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 144,263 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

oil leak on engine

Fail 16 Apr 2019 144,263 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 18 Apr 2018 140,194 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 140,189 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 135,021 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 135,020 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 128,955 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 128,952 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 123,488 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2015 123,486 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2014 117,675 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nsr, os and ns front to rear brake pipes corroded

slight damage osf tyre wall

Fail 2 Apr 2014 117,675 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nsr, os and ns front to rear brake pipes corroded

slight damage osf tyre wall

Pass 26 Mar 2013 112,575 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 112,575 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 105,193 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 105,190 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 97,655 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 97,655 miles

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

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

SLIGHT CORROSION TO REAR BRAKE PIPES, EXHAUST CORRODED, O/S/F TYRE CRACKED AND WEARING ON OUTER EDGE.

Pass 27 Mar 2010 91,309 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 91,301 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 84,778 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 75,838 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 69,636 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 59,140 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 EXU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DG02 EXU, 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 EXU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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