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DN51 BFX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,390 mi
Last recorded98,390 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 BFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 98,390 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 98,390 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 89,521 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 89,521 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 81,589 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 81,589 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 73,874 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 73,874 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 66,569 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 58,995 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 58,985 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 53,560 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 53,555 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 48,311 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 48,311 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 159,010 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 42,131 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 34,264 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 28,559 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 28,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

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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DN51 BFX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DN51 BFX, 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 DN51 BFX registered?

DN51 BFX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 January 2002.

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