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DN51 DPF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

82,700 mi
Last recorded82,700 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 DPF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2015 82,700 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 82,699 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2014 77,364 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 77,364 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 72,527 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 72,526 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 68,331 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 68,331 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

BATTERY INSECURE NS FRONT STEEL BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO CORROAD

Pass 15 Dec 2008 61,717 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 61,717 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 53,554 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 53,554 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 45,653 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 DPF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DPF, 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 DPF registered?

DN51 DPF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 January 2002.

Is DN51 DPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN51 DPF shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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