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AR51 ODW

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,900 mi
Last recorded157,900 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 ODW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2013 157,900 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 157,891 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 141,801 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 141,703 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 126,611 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Jan 2011 110,260 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 110,107 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 94,530 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 79,434 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 63,562 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 48,349 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 36,242 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 ODW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ODW, 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

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What year was AR51 ODW registered?

AR51 ODW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is AR51 ODW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 ODW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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