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DX02 YLK

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

99,134 mi
Last recorded99,134 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 YLK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 99,134 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Light unit cracked but still operating effectively.

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 99,134 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Light unit cracked but still operating effectively.

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

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 28 Feb 2023 93,484 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 93,484 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 87,156 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 87,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 82,271 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on limit and have heavy edge wear near to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 78,435 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides have edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside headlamp has a poor beam image

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 73,505 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 69,578 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking at joint (7.1.2)

exhaust rear box in poor condition

wipers poor

Fail 19 Feb 2018 69,575 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at small end (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking at joint (7.1.2)

exhaust rear box in poor condition

wipers poor

Pass 22 Feb 2017 63,849 miles

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)

Oil leak ()

osr brake slight uneven application

rear exhaust heavily deteriorated

Fail 22 Feb 2017 63,849 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

osr brake slight uneven application

rear exhaust heavily deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2016 58,705 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2016 58,704 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2015 54,564 miles

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

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

Offside and nearside rear tyres perrished

Oil leak

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2015 54,564 miles

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

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

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

Offside and nearside rear tyres perrished

Oil leak

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2014 48,608 miles

both rear tyres perished

offside front tyre worn edge

slight play both front upper strut mounts

Pass 5 Feb 2013 41,622 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust section has corrosion

slight leak from both ends of steering rack

Fail 5 Feb 2013 41,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust section has corrosion

slight leak from both ends of steering rack

Pass 14 Feb 2012 33,822 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box rusted

Pass 19 Feb 2011 32,079 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 30,923 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 29,716 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 28,016 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 26,136 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 23,626 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 YLK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 YLK, 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 YLK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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