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DN51 DHC

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,612 mi
Last recorded132,612 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 DHC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 132,612 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 132,612 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 125,294 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r light unit damaged

o/s/r tyre deteriating

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2012 120,769 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 114,353 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 100,560 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 100,558 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 88,514 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2008 88,514 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)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 74,589 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 61,272 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 DHC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DN51 DHC, 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 DHC registered?

DN51 DHC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 January 2002.

Is DN51 DHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN51 DHC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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