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AR51 XDO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Lpg 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,800 mi
Last recorded115,800 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 XDO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 115,800 miles

Cracks on N/S/R tyre

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Window wipers only just clear the window screen effectivly

Pass 26 Sep 2011 113,044 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2011 113,044 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2011 112,997 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 105,189 miles

both front discs corroded and lipped

Pass 13 Sep 2008 72,932 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 70,436 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 63,084 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 56,013 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 55,779 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 XDO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XDO, 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 XDO registered?

AR51 XDO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 February 2002.

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