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DX02 OCH

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

82,904 mi
Last recorded82,904 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 82,904 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside hoses to calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis at middle sub frame mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is slightly perished and has minor cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside hoses from body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes that run along suspension arms to hub are corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 82,895 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested not tested as cant see a defined beam pattern due to head light lenses (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced protective coating has gone milky, reducing output and not giving a beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced protective coating has gone milky, reducing output and not showing a beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside hoses to calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis at middle sub frame mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is slightly perished and has minor cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside hoses from body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes that run along suspension arms to hub are corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 78,116 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside hoses to calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes along suspension arms are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 78,103 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested not tested due to leak and condition of brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded hose from body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to flexi hose over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded pipe from body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to flexi hose above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken lower coil broken off and unseated (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe above load sensing valve is leaking and corroded (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre is below minimum (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside hoses to calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes along suspension arms are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 70,831 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside pitted on inner faces of discs and generally worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside protective laquer on lenses has faded (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted hose to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside an nearside hoses above rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes to and from load sensing valve are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 66,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 61,929 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 52,025 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 45,127 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 42,395 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 42,395 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 42,078 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 41,574 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 41,161 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 40,394 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 40,394 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 40,376 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 38,297 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 26,096 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 24,721 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 22,336 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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DX02 OCH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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