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DV02 EYL

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests37 (21 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate56.8%

Mileage

91,005 mi
Last recorded91,005 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 EYL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

21 pass 16 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 91,005 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 91,005 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 90,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible delemaminated (0.1 (b))

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre box/backbox joint corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre over 10 years old

Pass 28 Aug 2024 90,000 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 90,000 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 89,458 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 89,035 miles

exhaust rear heavily corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2022 89,035 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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))

exhaust rear heavily corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2021 88,472 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 88,472 miles

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))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 88,007 miles

both headlights faded

Pass 8 Aug 2019 87,516 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 87,516 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 86,986 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 both front are very low (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust back box badly corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2018 86,986 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 both front are very low (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust back box badly corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2017 85,869 miles

both headlights faded

Fail 9 Aug 2017 85,869 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both headlights faded

Pass 1 Aug 2016 84,245 miles

exhaust back box corroded but not leaking

Fail 1 Aug 2016 84,245 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

exhaust back box corroded but not leaking

Pass 30 Jul 2015 81,768 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 81,768 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 67,540 miles

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

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

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

exhaust backbox corroded

n/s rear tyre slight egg

Pass 28 Jul 2014 67,540 miles

exhaust backbox corroded

n/s rear tyre slight egg

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 66,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 66,034 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 64,662 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 63,282 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 63,282 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 61,507 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 59,013 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 59,013 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 56,443 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2008 56,443 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 51,264 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 48,801 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 48,801 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 42,601 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 EYL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.8%.

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 EYL, 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 EYL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 June 2002.

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