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DK02 FGD

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,916 mi
Last recorded118,916 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 FGD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2026 118,916 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges Abs (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2025 115,489 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 107,505 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 106,799 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 105,747 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 104,577 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 102,558 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 101,230 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 101,225 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 100,137 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 98,845 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 98,013 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 96,068 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 96,068 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 93,568 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 93,567 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 91,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres wear on inner edge

pas fluid getting low

Pass 1 Sep 2012 86,964 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 83,409 miles

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

o/s front brake disc corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2010 78,589 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 74,202 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 74,202 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 68,761 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 64,506 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 56,364 miles

front tyres worn close too legal limit †rear tyres low on tread

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 FGD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FGD, 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 FGD registered?

DK02 FGD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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