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DA51 FYJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

143,851 mi
Last recorded143,851 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 143,851 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

top front strut mounts play

Fail 11 Jan 2019 143,851 miles

Headlamp aim not tested no pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested no pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

top front strut mounts play

Pass 5 Jan 2018 136,196 miles

front pipes corroded

left/right rear tyre treads worn on edge

oil leak

top strut mounts play

Fail 5 Jan 2018 136,195 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

front pipes corroded

left/right rear tyre treads worn on edge

oil leak

right rear wheel bearing very noisey

top strut mounts play

Pass 9 Jan 2017 128,968 miles

front/rear brake pipe corrosion

rear tyre treads worn on edge

top strut mounts play

Fail 9 Jan 2017 128,968 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer holed (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front tyres worn on edge

front/rear brake pipe corrosion

top strut mounts play

Pass 4 Jan 2016 120,825 miles

front brake pipes corroded

headlamp aims adjusted by internal adjuster

rear brake pipes corroded

top strut mounts play

Fail 4 Jan 2016 120,825 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake pipes corroded

headlamp aims adjusted by internal adjuster

rear brake pipes corroded

top strut mounts play

Pass 23 Dec 2014

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake pipes corroded

left front tyre sidewall damaged

left front tyre tread worn to limit

rear brake pipes corroded

rear bumper damaged

right rear tyre tread worn close to limit

Pass 16 Jan 2014

front brake pipes corroded

left/right rear tyre treads worn on edge

suspension corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2013 97,453 miles

centre silencer corroded

front brake pipes corroded

rear brake pipe corrosion

top strut mounts play

Fail 17 Jan 2013 97,453 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pipes corroded

rear brake pipe corrosion

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre silencer corroded

right rear tyre tread worn to limit

top strut mounts play

Pass 23 Jan 2012 89,220 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake pipe corrosion

Fail 23 Jan 2012 89,220 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

exhaust corroded

front brake pipe corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2011 80,542 miles

front tyre treads worn on inside edge

left rear bumper damaged

left rear light damaged

left rear tyre tread worn

Fail 19 Jan 2011 80,542 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

front tyre treads worn on inside edge

left rear bumper damaged

left rear light damaged

left rear tyre tread worn

Fail 21 Jan 2010 72,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroded

front tyre treads worn on edge

left rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2010 72,778 miles

exhaust corroded

front tyre treads worn on edge

left rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2009 65,342 miles

left rear tyre sidewall damaged

rear silencer corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2008 57,259 miles

right rear tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 8 Feb 2007 52,307 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 52,307 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 43,947 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroded

let rear tyre sidewall damaged

sill mouldings fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2006 43,947 miles

exhaust corroded

let rear tyre sidewall damaged

sill mouldings fitted

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 FYJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DA51 FYJ, 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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DA51 FYJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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