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2002 VAUXHALL ASTRA
General Information
- Registration OY02GXK
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2002
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1686cc
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- Expires 16 Oct 2026
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 174,634 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
16 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 174,634 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
18 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 172,425 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre leaking ()
- Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
12 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 170,417 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
7 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 170,403 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.60 (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
14 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
7 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.60 (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
14 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
11 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
31 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- sill covers fitted
- Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
10 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
9 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- 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 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
28 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 152,988 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
25 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 152,988 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released all (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear X 2 (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
19 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 144,007 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
19 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 144,007 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
13 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 136,517 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- rear tyres perished
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
12 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 128,155 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
4 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 128,007 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
5 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 123,488 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
5 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 123,488 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
1 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 117,946 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
28 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 110,979 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2013 26 Jun 202628 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 110,971 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
4 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 106,952 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2012 26 Jun 202619 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 103,306 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2011 26 Jun 202615 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 98,492 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2010 26 Jun 202627 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 93,149 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2009 26 Jun 202627 Jun 2008
Fail
Mileage: 93,149 MI
26 Jun 20262 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 84,703 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2008 26 Jun 202620 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 69,805 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2007 26 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
OY02GXK was registered on 2002-04-24
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