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DA51 VRY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

61,560 mi
Last recorded61,560 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 VRY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 61,560 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2016 56,520 miles

Rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2016 56,520 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2015 52,041 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyre treads starting to crack

rear exhaust section is corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2014 48,037 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 43,337 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 38,477 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 35,169 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear wiper insecure

Pass 20 Jan 2010 31,230 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)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 27,680 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 24,200 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 20,268 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 16,109 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 VRY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 VRY, 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 VRY registered?

DA51 VRY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 January 2002.

Is DA51 VRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA51 VRY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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