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DK02 OOJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,456 mi
Last recorded92,456 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 OOJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 92,456 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake lines are covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe running around the sub frame mounting. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal Upper front sub frame mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe running around the sub frame mounting. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal Upper front sub frame mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both NS/OS. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 92,453 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sub frame mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sub frame mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake lines are covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe running around the sub frame mounting. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe running around the sub frame mounting. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both NS/OS. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 92,294 miles

Both headlights starting to frost

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to back lines (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both outriggers to chassis NS and OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 92,233 miles

All brake pipes are corroded.

All underbody has surface corrosion.

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 92,229 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material General condition of underside lines (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All 4 general condition (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 92,135 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 91,526 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 91,250 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 91,247 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 90,309 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 88,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 88,387 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear silencer mounts split (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 85,693 miles

Offside headlight insecure slightly

Rear coil springs corroded

plastic trim catching when clutch pedal pressed

service light on

underbody corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2016 85,693 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box rubber missing (7.1.1)

Offside headlight insecure slightly

Rear coil springs corroded

fuel filter heavily corroded

plastic trim catching when clutch pedal pressed

service light on

underbody corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2015 82,489 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 79,280 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 76,229 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 9 May 2013 76,229 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 May 2012 73,375 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 69,910 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 65,782 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 65,782 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 63,953 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 50,586 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 45,517 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 39,598 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 OOJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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