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DX02 OAZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

33,955 mi
Last recorded33,955 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 OAZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 33,955 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2025 33,950 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 33,903 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 33,859 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 33,770 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 33,452 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 33,452 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 33,187 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 32,783 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 32,252 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 31,659 miles

Front Tyres, starting to crack.

Fail 31 Aug 2017 31,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Splits showing cords. (4.1.D.1b)

Front Tyres, starting to crack.

Pass 8 Aug 2016 31,120 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear tyre rubber deteriorating

Offside Front tyre rubber deteriorating

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroding

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

Pass 29 Jul 2015 30,642 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 30,215 miles

Advise Nearside Side Skirt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 29,902 miles

advise rear exhaust box rusted

Fail 1 Jul 2013 29,900 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

advise rear exhaust box rusted

Pass 21 May 2012 29,629 miles

advise both front top shock support mounts

advise rear exhaust box

Pass 23 May 2011 29,485 miles

advise both front top shock surport mounts

advise rear exhaust box

Pass 6 Jan 2010 29,189 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2010 29,189 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2008 286,766 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 286,766 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 27,876 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Apr 2006 25,645 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 25,636 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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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DX02 OAZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 DX02 OAZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX02 OAZ registered?

DX02 OAZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is DX02 OAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX02 OAZ shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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