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DG51 XHN

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,322 mi
Last recorded72,322 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 XHN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 72,322 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 65,774 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 65,768 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 60,331 miles

Oil leak

cuts in side wall o/s rear tyre

n/s front tyre wall damaged

no oil

Fail 29 Jan 2014 60,331 miles

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

Oil leak

cuts in side wall o/s rear tyre

n/s front tyre wall damaged

no oil

Pass 31 Jan 2013 54,724 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 54,724 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 49,431 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ECU cover missing

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all tyres badly deteriorated and worn

exhaust system deteriorated

offside rear door will not open from inside

Pass 26 Jan 2012 49,431 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ECU cover missing

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all tyres badly deteriorated and worn

exhaust system deteriorated

offside rear door will not open from inside

Fail 27 Jan 2011 44,420 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 27 Jan 2011 44,420 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 30 Jan 2010 40,039 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 19 Jan 2009 34,619 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s front and rear tyre deteriating,n/s fron and o/s rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 31 Jan 2008 28,572 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 25,021 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 19,622 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 XHN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XHN, 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 XHN registered?

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

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