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DX02 VSJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

88,499 mi
Last recorded88,499 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 88,499 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside tyres are perishing and have minor cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill at jacking point, within 30 cm of swing axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 85,458 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis at subframe front mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/ jacking point within 30 cm of swing axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 81,672 miles

Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported new pipe under bonnet from abs pump as it goes down to rear of subframe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis at subframe mounts is slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2021 77,489 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material borderline fail (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 May 2020 74,311 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material borderline fail (1.1.11 (c))

both headlamp aims slightly hazey

Pass 28 Jun 2019 71,560 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material quite bad (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 68,254 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front 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) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 62,712 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 57,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 56,244 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside front brake pipe covered in grease

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear silencer casing corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2015 56,244 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside front brake pipe covered in grease

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear silencer casing corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2014 51,381 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside front brake pipe covered in grease

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2013 46,075 miles

Initial movement to both front strut tops (off load)

Initial movement to o/s track rod (not end)

Surface corrosion to various rear metal brake pipes

Pass 26 Jun 2012 40,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both rear tyres perished

offside front brake pipe covered in grease

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

screw in offside front tyre close to outer sidewall

Pass 30 Jun 2011 35,515 miles

Offside 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)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 17 Jun 2010 30,724 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 29,323 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 27,512 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 27,512 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 25,499 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 23,113 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 19,379 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 VSJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VSJ, 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 VSJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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