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DN51 EBM

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,011 mi
Last recorded82,011 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 EBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2014 82,011 miles

COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 82,011 miles

COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 81,881 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 74,454 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 74,454 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 71,030 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 70,344 miles

both num plates slightly deterioted

exhaust corroded

oil leak

outer sills covered

Fail 10 Apr 2012

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both num plates slightly deterioted

exhaust corroded

oil leak

outer sills covered

Pass 20 Apr 2011 68,690 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both number plates slightly deterioted

both outer sills covered

child seat fitted at rear

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

front pads wearing low

nsf headlamp showing steam [damp]

nsr door an arch damaged

spare tyre missin

Fail 20 Apr 2011 68,689 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both number plates slightly deterioted

both outer sills covered

child seat fitted at rear

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

front pads wearing low

nsf headlamp showing steam [damp]

nsr door an arch damaged

spare tyre missin

Pass 30 Apr 2010 65,321 miles

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 61,165 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 57,018 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 52,245 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 44,018 miles

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

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 EBM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EBM, 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 EBM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 January 2002.

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