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DA51 KYB

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,892 mi
Last recorded85,892 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 KYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 85,892 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 85,892 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 81,013 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 81,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 75,737 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 69,002 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded End of one Main Metal Brake Pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 62,688 miles

major oil leaks to engine and g box

Fail 22 Jan 2015 62,688 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

major oil leaks to engine and g box

Pass 29 Jan 2014 59,529 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 59,529 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

n/s front to rear brake pipe = to load valve = corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2013 56,567 miles

n/s rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2012 53,522 miles

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

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

front brake worn close to limits

Fail 18 Jan 2012 53,522 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brake worn close to limits

Pass 19 Jan 2011 50,948 miles

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)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 48,157 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 45,618 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 45,618 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 42,569 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 42,568 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 40,377 miles

slight play offside front shocker top mounting

some perishing to all 4 tyres

Pass 23 Jan 2006 36,968 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 KYB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KYB, 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 KYB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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