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DS02 WKH

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,376 mi
Last recorded116,376 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 WKH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 116,376 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 116,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 115,205 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 113,106 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 113,106 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 112,316 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 112,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 112,281 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 111,609 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 108,147 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 108,147 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 104,829 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 104,829 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 102,134 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 98,766 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 98,766 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 95,761 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 94,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre perished

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2012 92,228 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres wearing close to the legal limit

Pass 24 Dec 2011 90,189 miles

both rear tyres cracking

n/s/f has slight play in suspension top mount

o/s/f has slight play in suspension top mount

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Dec 2010 88,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

both rear tyre sidewalls cracked

offside front track rod end boot split

Fail 15 Dec 2010 88,057 miles

Spare tyre defective

both rear tyre side walls slightly perrished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2010 88,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

both rear tyre side walls slightly perrished

Pass 15 Dec 2009 83,794 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 83,794 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 73,713 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 73,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 60,173 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2008 59,945 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 40,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

phone magnet fitted obstructing air bag path

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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DS02 WKH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DS02 WKH, 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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DS02 WKH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 August 2002.

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