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AR51 XDU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Lpg 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,647 mi
Last recorded114,647 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 114,647 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 111,453 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 108,262 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 108,256 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2011 91,657 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 91,656 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2010 82,033 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 80,226 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 79,118 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 79,117 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 May 2007 66,023 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 66,023 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust tailpipe corroded and deteriorated

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

rear wiper blade torn

slight blurring on offside front headlight aim

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 18 May 2006 50,627 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 50,627 miles

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

corrosion on o/s/r metal brake pipe between load sensor and rear flexi hose

noise from rear brakes on roller brake test

o/s and n/s front inner brake pads low

slight play at o/s/f upper strut mount

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 XDU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XDU, 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 XDU registered?

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

Is AR51 XDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 XDU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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