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RF02 DLX

2002 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astravan116,559 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 DLX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026

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

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

heavy corrosion to underneath of vehicle

Fail 20 Apr 2026

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion to underside

Pass 29 Apr 2025

Front subframe, nearside front mounting is corroding

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre is perishing and cracking

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

Offside Front Fog lamp glass is discolouring

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 29 Apr 2025

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

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

Front subframe, nearside front mounting is corroding

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre is perishing and cracking

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

Offside Front Fog lamp glass is discolouring

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2024

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2022

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2021 109,022 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))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 106,782 miles

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))

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

exhaust rusty

headlights cloudy

Pass 31 Aug 2018 103,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

exhaust rusty

Pass 4 Sep 2017 100,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

uneven wear rear tyres / exhaust rusty

Pass 8 Mar 2016 90,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

heavy rust to exhaust

Pass 30 Mar 2015 87,776 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust is heavily corroded

this vehicle has been wrapped /multi coloured

Pass 31 Mar 2014 84,079 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 80,683 miles

movement in os headlight mountings

Pass 6 Mar 2012 76,146 miles

body damaged /

heavy rust exhaust /sill covers /

Pass 29 Mar 2011 72,250 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 72,250 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

bumper damaged /undertray fitted /

Pass 17 Mar 2010 68,086 miles

Engine undertray fitted.

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

front bumper damaged.

Pass 19 May 2008 59,789 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 54,631 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 43,829 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astravan?

Based on 679,643 MOT tests across 58,240 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
7,780
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
58,240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 35,295
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,913
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19,092
position lamp(s) not working 17,431
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,678
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RF02 DLX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 116,559 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astravan fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 35,295 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RF02 DLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astravan typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 24 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RF02 DLX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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