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DX02 XPF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

168,753 mi
Last recorded168,753 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 XPF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 168,753 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2025 167,658 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2024 166,153 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

rear axle beam fixing points corroded

sill covers fitted

wheel bearing noise heard on road test

Pass 9 Mar 2023 164,962 miles

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

Rear axle beam fixings corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2022 163,067 miles

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

corrosion at rear axle beam fixings

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2021 161,125 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 159,286 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 157,056 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 154,202 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 150,828 miles

Offside Front tyre perrished

Pass 10 Mar 2016 147,451 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 144,650 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 140,513 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 136,166 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 9 Mar 2013 136,166 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2012 129,965 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

back box deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2011 126,632 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 123,157 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 120,415 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 120,398 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 117,893 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 117,626 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 110,908 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 91,690 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 XPF 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 87.5%.

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

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