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DG51 SYO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,272 mi
Last recorded129,272 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 SYO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2013 129,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate cracks

near side wiper blade trons bit

Pass 18 Jul 2013 129,272 miles

front number plate cracks

near side wiper blade trons bit

Pass 12 Jul 2012 111,711 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jul 2012 111,711 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 92,596 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2010 80,062 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 80,062 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 68,249 miles

EML on

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2009 68,210 miles

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

EML on

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2008 54,896 miles

Oil leak

engine management light displayed

Fail 29 May 2008 54,894 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

engine management light displayed

Pass 23 Apr 2007 44,148 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 42,577 miles

rear exhaust box and joint heavily carroded

Fail 5 Feb 2007 42,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust box and joint heavily carroded

Pass 27 Jan 2006 35,965 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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DG51 SYO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DG51 SYO, 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 DG51 SYO registered?

DG51 SYO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 January 2002.

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