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DX02 XPW

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

407,704 mi
Last recorded407,704 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 XPW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 407,704 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 407,704 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 392,221 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 378,542 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 362,152 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 333,766 miles

advise engine oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2018 310,755 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise engine smokey

Pass 21 Sep 2017 298,829 miles

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

advise engine smokey

Pass 4 Oct 2016 274,912 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 274,910 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 246,089 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 246,689 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 224,964 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 224,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2014 214,695 miles

Both plastic headlamp lenses are deteriorating. Light output is reduced.

Last two sections of exhaust system are corroding / deteriorating

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 193,233 miles

Both plastic headlamp lenses are deteriorating

Rear exhaust silencer is deteriorating

Fail 26 Apr 2013 193,233 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Both plastic headlamp lenses are deteriorating

Rear exhaust silencer is deteriorating

Fail 4 May 2012 170,455 miles

Headlamp lenses (plastic) are deteriorating, will reduce light intensity and beam image

Last two sections of exhaust system are heavily corroded / breaking up

Rear number plate is deteriorating

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 4 May 2012 170,455 miles

Headlamp lenses (plastic) are deteriorating, will reduce light intensity and beam image

Last two sections of exhaust system are heavily corroded / breaking up

Rear number plate is deteriorating

Pass 13 May 2011 121,943 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 121,943 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 14 May 2010 136,892 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 May 2010 136,892 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 121,316 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 121,316 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 104,096 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 88,161 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 72,605 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 XPW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XPW, 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 XPW registered?

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

Is DX02 XPW safe to buy?

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