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AR51 LFB

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

172,185 mi
Last recorded172,185 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 LFB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 172,185 miles

battery not clamped property

Fail 4 Nov 2017 172,185 miles

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

battery not clamped property

Pass 7 Nov 2016 149,374 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 149,336 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2015 131,595 miles

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

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

low effort from offside rear footbrake

low effort from offside rear handbrake

Fail 3 Nov 2015 131,595 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

low effort from offside rear footbrake

low effort from offside rear handbrake

Pass 6 Nov 2014 58,557 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 110,827 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 104,511 miles

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

front brake discs

rust on o/s/f brake pipe

Pass 19 Sep 2011 97,087 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

lip 0n front brake discs

Pass 10 Sep 2010 87,829 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 87,829 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 78,000 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 75,563 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 75,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2007 69,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 69,890 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 65,152 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 64,100 miles

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

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

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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AR51 LFB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 AR51 LFB, 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 AR51 LFB registered?

AR51 LFB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 January 2002.

Is AR51 LFB safe to buy?

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