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DN51 DSU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,068 mi
Last recorded127,068 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 DSU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 127,068 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 127,066 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 107,825 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside mirror housing damaged

Pass 5 Feb 2010 87,492 miles

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

drivers mirror outer housing missing

steel wheel fitted to nearside front

Pass 23 Jan 2009 69,567 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 56,356 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 47,451 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 39,589 miles

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

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 DSU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 DSU, 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 DSU registered?

DN51 DSU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 January 2002.

Is DN51 DSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN51 DSU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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