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DN51 BNF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

126,248 mi
Last recorded126,248 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 BNF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 126,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 117,162 miles

engine oil leak

o/s/f top suspension mount has play with wheel suspended

rear service brake imbalance 15-20%

Fail 3 Dec 2020 116,969 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn o/s/f droplink ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r inner wheel arch / inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

o/s/f top suspension mount has play with wheel suspended

o/s/f tyre wearing close to limit

rear service brake imbalance 15-20%

Pass 6 Dec 2019 111,189 miles

o/s/f inner rack end has some play

rear brake imbalance close to limit

Fail 2 Dec 2019 111,123 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/r (top) metal brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system insecure rear rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working both front sidelights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps rear (single ) reg lamp not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush o/s/r shock top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s/f inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake imbalance close to limit

o/s/f inner rack end has some play

rear brake imbalance close to limit

Pass 27 Nov 2018 104,170 miles

rear brake imbalance 20%

Fail 19 Nov 2018 104,170 miles

Emissions not tested due to major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working both front sidelight s (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front (3.5 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/r tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear brake imbalance 20%

Pass 6 Dec 2017 98,234 miles

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit inner 3/4

slight rear brake imbalance/fluctuation

Fail 4 Dec 2017 98,201 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/f metal pipe corodded on bend (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit inner 3/4

slight rear brake imbalance/fluctuation

Pass 2 Dec 2016 91,957 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 91,957 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint o/s/f droplink ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear rubber broken (7.1.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/r tyre inner 3/4 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s/f (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 85,394 miles

both front top strut mounts have movement when vehicle raised

o/s/r tyre clost to legal limit also perished

Fail 4 Dec 2015 85,394 miles

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

both front top strut mounts have movement when vehicle raised

o/s/r tyre clost to legal limit also perished

Pass 9 Dec 2014 79,460 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2013 70,219 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 70,207 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 68,317 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 68,317 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 65,108 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 65,108 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)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 60,182 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 56,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 46,083 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 40,582 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 5 Jan 2007 35,085 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 30,848 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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DN51 BNF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BNF, 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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DN51 BNF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 January 2002.

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