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DV02 EWE

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

68,217 mi
Last recorded68,217 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 EWE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 68,217 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2025 68,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2024 66,298 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 66,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 63,495 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 62,482 miles

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2022 62,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2021 60,648 miles

Both rear tyres older then 10 years

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

Exhaust system at rear deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 60,648 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Both rear tyres older then 10 years

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

Exhaust system at rear deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 59,276 miles

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

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 57,037 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

rear shock absorbers weak

Fail 8 Jul 2019 57,037 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2018 54,867 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2018 54,867 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2017 52,259 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

rear exhaust corroded

rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 20 Jul 2016 47,709 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2015 44,281 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

rear exhaust poor condition

steering rack damp

Pass 18 Jul 2015 44,281 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

rear exhaust poor condition

steering rack damp

Pass 31 Mar 2014 42,216 miles

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 11 Apr 2013 40,653 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2012 39,029 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 15 Mar 2012 39,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 9 May 2011 36,925 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 33,221 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 30,435 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 30,435 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2008 28,675 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 25,678 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 24,879 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 EWE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 DV02 EWE, 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 EWE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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