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DX02 XSV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

185,247 mi
Last recorded185,247 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2021 185,247 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 183,479 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 183,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 180,260 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 180,260 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 175,860 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 170,833 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 166,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 160,983 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

temporary fuel cup fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2015 160,983 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

temporary fuel cup fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2014 153,553 miles

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2014 153,553 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2013 148,709 miles

Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2013 148,709 miles

Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2012 144,210 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

engine mounting defective

Fail 21 Sep 2012 143,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

bottom engine mounting defective

Pass 21 Sep 2012 143,331 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

bottom engine mounting defective

Pass 20 Sep 2011 139,221 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2010 134,494 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2010 134,494 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2009 128,267 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/F headlamp slightly deteriorated.

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2008 123,379 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 123,379 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 118,259 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 113,652 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 XSV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 XSV, 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 XSV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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