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DA51 VPT

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,392 mi
Last recorded73,392 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 73,392 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 69,029 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 64,132 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 60,221 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 60,221 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 56,195 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 56,194 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 55,847 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise inner edge worn 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 55,326 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule STRONG (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 54,651 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 53,952 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 52,837 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 51,808 miles

n/s/f blade split

Pass 14 Oct 2014 50,861 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 50,861 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 50,011 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 50,011 miles

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

rear back box very rusty

Pass 16 Oct 2012 49,204 miles

Advise exhaust rear box deteriated

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 47,808 miles

Advise front offside wiper blade split

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 47,808 miles

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

Advise front offside wiper blade split

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 45,475 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 43,118 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 39,570 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres in poor condition (starting to crack and split around edges of tread)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 37,266 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 35,403 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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DA51 VPT is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DA51 VPT, 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 DA51 VPT registered?

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

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