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DN02 ZZF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN02 ZZF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 7 May 2025 56,637 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2024 55,583 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 54,239 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lens slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside Front McPherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting has slight play in upper bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Slight play in outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 May 2023 54,239 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lens slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside Front McPherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting has slight play in upper bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Slight play in outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working Both rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 52,945 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 51,054 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting has slight play in upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2021 51,054 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front front lower mountings broken (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer exhaust box broken due to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal excessively damaged & broken (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Due to lens badly deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front split & smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front copper brake pipes slight surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear copper brake pipes slight surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant level slightly low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust pipe box corroded badly near joint also fitting kit corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting has slight play in upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 48,954 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and both rear copper brake pipes slight surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres starting to wear close to limit on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 47,494 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 47,494 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 43,573 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 40,680 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 36,770 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 36,770 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2015 36,082 miles

slight deterioration to rear number plate

Pass 21 May 2014 34,501 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 May 2013 32,828 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 30,672 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 28,062 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 25,202 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 22,407 miles

front lower engine mount deteriorated

outer skin rear silencer starting to deteriorate

Pass 31 May 2008 19,925 miles

outer skin rear exhaust box breaking down

Pass 28 Mar 2007 18,135 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 16,873 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 ZZF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 ZZF, 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 ZZF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 August 2002.

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