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DN02 UWU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

57,671 mi
Last recorded57,671 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 57,671 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 56,700 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 55,203 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 53,513 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 51,582 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 49,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 48,261 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 45,471 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 43,146 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 43,145 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 39,833 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 36,397 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 35,558 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 35,558 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 4 Feb 2014 34,321 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 33,078 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 33,078 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 31,743 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 31,743 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 30,282 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 30,282 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 28,667 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 26,669 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 24,633 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 22,352 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 20,612 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 UWU 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 UWU, 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 DN02 UWU registered?

DN02 UWU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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