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DS02 YFY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

74,281 mi
Last recorded74,281 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 YFY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 74,281 miles

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

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

exhaust system heavily corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2026 74,277 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2025 72,712 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

middle and rear exhaust joints blowing slightly

slight play in nearside front suspension strut upper mount

Pass 24 Jan 2024 71,383 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

exhaust system heavily corroded but not blowing.

Pass 30 Jan 2023 69,570 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush suspension strut upper mount slightly worn (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust system heavily corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2023 69,563 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush suspension strut upper mount worn (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush suspension strut upper mount slightly worn (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2022 68,038 miles

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

flexi pipe corroded but not blowing

Fail 20 Jan 2022 68,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

flexi pipe corroded but not blowing

Pass 19 Jan 2021 65,711 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

rear exhaust box very heavily corroded but not blowing

Pass 8 Jan 2020 63,426 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 63,425 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 61,598 miles

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

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

movement in offside front upper suspension strut mount not excessive.

Pass 13 Jan 2018 58,702 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front wiper blades split

Pass 23 Nov 2016 55,324 miles

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

surface rust on rear brake pipes

Pass 2 Sep 2015 42,912 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 35,806 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 1 Aug 2013 34,817 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust very poor condition

Fail 31 Jul 2012 33,869 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 33,869 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 32,953 miles

rear exhaust in very poor condition

Pass 2 Aug 2010 31,502 miles

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

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

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

front reg plate poor condition

Pass 10 Aug 2009 29,493 miles

CENTER SEAT BELT BUCKLE WRONG SIDE OF STOP.

EXHAUST BACK BOX CORODED.

FRONT NUMBER PLATE POOR CONDITION.

NSF ROLL BAR LINK SLIGHT PLAY.

Fail 10 Aug 2009 29,493 miles

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

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

EXHAUST BACK BOX CORODED.

CENTER SEAT BELT BUCKLE WRONG SIDE OF STOP.

FRONT NUMBER PLATE POOR CONDITION.

NSF ROLL BAR LINK SLIGHT PLAY.

Pass 4 Aug 2008 26,589 miles

front reg plate damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2007 23,398 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 21,229 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 21,229 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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DS02 YFY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 DS02 YFY, 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 YFY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 August 2002.

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