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DG51 VZW

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,635 mi
Last recorded146,635 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 VZW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 146,635 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

nearside rear brake hose ferrall slightly corroded

offside rear brake hose ferrall slightly corroded

rear exhaust joint from rear box to centre corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2014 146,635 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

nearside rear brake hose ferrall slightly corroded

offside rear brake hose ferrall slightly corroded

rear exhaust joint from rear box to centre corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2013 131,273 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 131,273 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 110,936 miles

offside front inner tyre wall has a split but not deep enough to reach the ply or cord

Fail 18 Apr 2012 110,923 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front inner tyre wall has a split but not deep enough to reach the ply or cord

Pass 9 Aug 2011 91,604 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 72,203 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 60,254 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 17,965 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2009 59,111 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 59,111 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 55,278 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 50,154 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)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 45,125 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 VZW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DG51 VZW, 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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DG51 VZW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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