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DK02 AXG

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

56,616 mi
Last recorded56,616 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 AXG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 56,616 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 56,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 54,280 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 52,198 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 49,459 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 49,453 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2020 45,109 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 45,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2019 43,330 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2018 42,503 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 41,150 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 41,150 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 40,904 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 38,671 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 38,696 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2014 38,388 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 37,146 miles

Exhaust rear box outter cover corroded.

Pass 7 Jul 2012 36,456 miles

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

back box corroded

both rear tyres low and cracking

Pass 13 May 2011 31,126 miles

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 14 May 2010 28,445 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 25,776 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2008 24,052 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 22,036 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 22,036 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 20,140 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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DK02 AXG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DK02 AXG, 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 DK02 AXG registered?

DK02 AXG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 April 2002.

Is DK02 AXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK02 AXG shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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