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DV02 URX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,680 mi
Last recorded147,680 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 URX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 147,680 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2024 145,143 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 142,491 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 139,558 miles

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside 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))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2021 135,856 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2021 135,850 miles

Brake cable damaged front part (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2020 133,765 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 131,211 miles

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2018 126,577 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 123,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 May 2017 122,987 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 117,703 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 108,152 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 101,290 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2013 93,934 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 93,932 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 88,278 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 84,390 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 75,449 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 75,440 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 64,762 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 May 2008 56,539 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 48,626 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 40,533 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 URX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 URX, 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 URX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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