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DV02 ELH

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

78,961 mi
Last recorded78,961 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 ELH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 78,961 miles

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

EML on

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 May 2026 78,961 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

EML on

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres edges. 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 8 May 2025 75,823 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2025 75,823 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2024 71,196 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2024 71,196 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective will not release (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2023 67,501 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2023 67,500 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 64,449 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 63,115 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2021 63,115 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 May 2020 62,565 miles

Wear starting in both front suspension top mountings.

Pass 30 May 2019 60,581 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2019 60,581 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 58,293 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 58,292 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 56,133 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 54,387 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 50,295 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2014 75,353 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

brake pads appear worn low

Pass 28 May 2014 48,327 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 46,078 miles

rear exhaust deteriorating

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

Pass 30 May 2012 43,576 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 41,011 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 38,760 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 36,029 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 33,009 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 29,171 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 29,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 24,063 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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DV02 ELH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red 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 DV02 ELH, 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 ELH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 June 2002.

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