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DX02 UVU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,759 mi
Last recorded107,759 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 UVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 107,759 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in window (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2025 103,991 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 97,419 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 91,331 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 84,147 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 76,732 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Rear exhaust back box in very poor condition

Fail 2 Jul 2021 76,681 miles

Brake performance not tested not tested due to condition of brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Front pipes and rear pipes as marked in yellow (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust mounting detached (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Rear exhaust back box in very poor condition

Pass 4 Jul 2020 69,772 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 50,297 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 51,206 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 45,384 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 35,199 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 24,887 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 24,887 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 19,983 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 18,513 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 16,788 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 16,365 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 16,365 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 16,039 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 15,610 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 14,497 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 12,953 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 10,534 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 UVU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 DX02 UVU, 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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What year was DX02 UVU registered?

DX02 UVU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 March 2002.

Is DX02 UVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX02 UVU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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