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DN02 BWZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

96,487 mi
Last recorded96,487 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN02 BWZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 96,487 miles

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in offside front upper suspension mount

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2026 96,487 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in offside front upper suspension mount

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 85,504 miles

Central Rear Seat belt: retracting mechanism slightly Defective

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 85,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Seat belt: retracting mechanism slightly Defective

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 83,580 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 82,259 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 80,869 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 79,412 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 77,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm on outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm on inner treads (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 77,848 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm on outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm on inner treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 75,749 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment slight play

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment slight play

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 73,133 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment slight play

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment slight play

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 70,701 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 70,701 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 68,249 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 65,281 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 62,816 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 59,963 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 56,700 miles

NS front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

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

OS front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 52,606 miles

Offside parkbrake cable is slightly corroded.

Slight exhaust blow from the flexi

Pass 10 Aug 2010 49,952 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 47,972 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 47,972 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 45,602 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 42,835 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 40,033 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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DN02 BWZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 DN02 BWZ, 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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DN02 BWZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 July 2002.

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The MOT history for DN02 BWZ shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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