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DU02 FLC

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,339 mi
Last recorded56,339 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 56,339 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ^& both suspension wishbone arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front play in both macpherson strut top mounts

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, above axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, & nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 56,011 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear and nearside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross at o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 54,495 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2024 54,495 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2023 52,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

front cross member corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2023 52,996 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both rear shock absorbers corroded

front cross member corroded

fuel filter corroded

nearside rear coil spring corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2022 51,430 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & joint badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (2008 manufacture date) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 50,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin & Brake discs worn/corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlights poor images

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & System badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 50,202 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlights poor images

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & System badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 49,289 miles

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

both front top shock absorber mountings worn

exhaust system corroded

fuel filter corroded

nearside headlamp poor image

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 26 Mar 2020 49,289 miles

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

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

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

both front top shock absorber mountings worn

exhaust system corroded

fuel filter corroded

nearside headlamp poor image

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 26 Mar 2019 46,624 miles

Engine MIL light On

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 43,215 miles

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

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

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

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

both headlamps poor images

exhaust system corroded

fuel filter corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2018 43,215 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both headlamps poor images

exhaust system corroded

fuel filter corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2017 40,752 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2016 38,540 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2015 35,164 miles

offside mirror glass slightly loose

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2015 35,164 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside mirror glass slightly loose

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2014 33,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2014 33,328 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2013 32,304 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2013 32,304 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2012 32,053 miles

both headlamps poor image

engine oil leak

mid and rear exhaust sections deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2011 31,207 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 30,879 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 30,285 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 30,285 miles

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

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

both rear tyres badly cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2008 29,273 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 26,549 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 21,559 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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DU02 FLC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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