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DA51 VSN

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

154,902 mi
Last recorded154,902 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2014 154,902 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 146,852 miles

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

o/s/ & n/s/front tyre walls cracking

Pass 19 Apr 2013 146,852 miles

o/s/ & n/s/front tyre walls cracking

Pass 20 Apr 2012 138,549 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 131,821 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 131,817 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 120,313 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 120,289 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 118,613 miles

fuel cap none standard type fitted , os front outer c v boot movement on mount , os front lower swivel boot torn , surface corrosion over front subframe , some play front strut tops , ns rear shocker damp , large nail in os rear tyre

Pass 17 Dec 2008 102,234 miles

Unable to check rear centre seat belt, seat cover obstructed.

Fail 16 Dec 2008 102,229 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Unable to check rear centre seat belt, seat cover obstructed.

Pass 17 Jan 2008 93,417 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 79,128 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 66,632 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 VSN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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