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DV02 DXS

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

175,933 mi
Last recorded175,933 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 DXS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 175,933 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near the cat (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

rare springs starting to corrode

Pass 4 Jan 2022 171,631 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 165,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 159,920 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 159,920 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 151,498 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 144,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 3 Jan 2018 144,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 6 Jan 2017 136,028 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 30 Dec 2016 136,028 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 125,900 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 125,900 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 114,629 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 106,317 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 96,719 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 96,719 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 88,420 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 88,420 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 76,808 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 60,676 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres misshapen and cuts in tread

slight play front top mounts

Pass 3 Apr 2009 60,676 miles

rear tyres misshapen and cuts in tread

slight play front top mounts

Pass 11 Apr 2008 42,544 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 15 Apr 2007 29,540 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 26,808 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 25,229 miles

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

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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DV02 DXS is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DV02 DXS, 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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DV02 DXS is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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