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AR51 XDX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Lpg 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

138,274 mi
Last recorded138,274 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 138,274 miles

e m l on

front brake pads low

front discs worn

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

offside front tyre wearing on edge

oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2017 138,171 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

e m l on

front brake pads low

front discs worn

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

offside front tyre wearing on edge

oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2016 134,549 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both headlights deteriated

e.m.l on

front discs worn

nearside front tyre heavily wonr on edge

neaside rear metal brake pipe corroded

offside front wheel damaged

oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2016 134,549 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

both headlights deteriated

e.m.l on

front discs worn

nearside front tyre heavily wonr on edge

neaside rear metal brake pipe corroded

offside front wheel damaged

oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2015 130,859 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2015 130,868 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2014 125,889 miles

various metal brake pipes coroded

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake discs worn and coroded

oil leak

some play in both front top strut mountings

Pass 1 Mar 2013 110,324 miles

main metal brake pipe corroded

movement in offside headlight

offside front wheel damaged

ofside front metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2013 110,324 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

main metal brake pipe corroded

movement in offside headlight

offside front wheel damaged

ofside front metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2012 98,919 miles

both fornt metal brake pipes corroded

offside front tyre close to legal limit

offside rear tyre worn on edge

oil leak

play in nearside top strut mount

Pass 11 Feb 2011 92,580 miles

back box corroded

nearside rear wheel damaged

oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2010 86,200 miles

back box corroded

chip in windscreen

nearside rear wheel damaged

play in both front top strut mounts

Pass 7 Feb 2009 78,676 miles

chip in windscreen

play in both front top strut mounts

Pass 23 Feb 2008 69,889 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 57,469 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 44,497 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 44,316 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 XDX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XDX, 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 XDX registered?

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

Is AR51 XDX safe to buy?

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