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AR51 LFH

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

160,616 mi
Last recorded160,616 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2011
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 LFH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2011 160,616 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 153,221 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 139,823 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 139,823 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 128,072 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 107,016 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 85,589 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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AR51 LFH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AR51 LFH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AR51 LFH?

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What year was AR51 LFH registered?

AR51 LFH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 January 2002.

Is AR51 LFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 LFH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AR51 LFH have outstanding finance?

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