CarVerify

Free Car Check

DU02 FJX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

96,688 mi
Last recorded96,688 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 FJX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 96,688 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 94,272 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front pads rusting in carriers

one of rear exhaust mountings broken

Fail 6 Apr 2017 94,164 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front pads rusting in carriers

one of rear exhaust mountings broken

Pass 12 Apr 2016 87,336 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 87,139 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both from front to rear balancing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded from rear balancing valve to nearside rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded from rear balancing valve to offside rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 81,958 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 81,916 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 77,549 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 73,798 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 73,798 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 59,414 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2012 59,414 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 55,319 miles

brake pipes to and from rear valve

front brake discs nearing wear limit

front brake pipes corroding

front tyres worn on inside edges and on limit

wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 28 Jun 2011 55,319 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake pipes to and from rear valve

front brake discs nearing wear limit

front brake pipes corroding

front tyres worn on inside edges and on limit

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 28 Jun 2010 54,896 miles

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

front flexible brake hose deteriorating

n/s/f tyre wearing close to wear limit on inside edge

o/s/f tyre on limit on inside edge

slight wear on front brake discs

surface corrosion to front brake pipes

Pass 21 May 2009 52,329 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres worn more on inner edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2008 44,584 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 36,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs lipped & pads 70/75 % worn

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 May 2007 36,752 miles

front discs lipped & pads 70/75 % worn

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 May 2006 34,275 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DU02 FJX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DU02 FJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DU02 FJX?

You can check the full history of DU02 FJX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DU02 FJX registered?

DU02 FJX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is DU02 FJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU02 FJX shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DU02 FJX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DU02 FJX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.