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AR51 LFN

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,058 mi
Last recorded148,058 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 148,058 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 148,058 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to n/s rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 134,438 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 134,291 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 21 Aug 2013 121,531 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 121,531 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 120,765 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 119,605 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 117,703 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 114,311 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 114,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 106,037 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 106,037 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 98,070 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 98,070 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 91,296 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 LFN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LFN, 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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AR51 LFN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 February 2002.

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