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DA51 FXH

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

81,764 mi
Last recorded81,764 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 FXH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 81,764 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 81,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 75,304 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 75,303 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 69,838 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 69,837 miles

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2012 63,856 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 63,855 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 58,122 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 50,785 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 50,785 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 42,638 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 34,703 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 34,702 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 30,196 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 22,832 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 15,927 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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DA51 FXH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DA51 FXH, 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

How do I check the history of DA51 FXH?

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What year was DA51 FXH registered?

DA51 FXH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 January 2002.

Is DA51 FXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA51 FXH shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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