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DN51 EBV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

113,092 mi
Last recorded113,092 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 EBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 113,092 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 113,092 miles

Central Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' item hanging from the interior mirror (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 111,210 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 108,173 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 105,053 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 101,764 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 101,764 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 96,352 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 96,352 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)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 88,078 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

all road wheels have trim covers

gear box oil leak

n/s and o/s sills have plastic covers

Fail 9 Nov 2011 88,078 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

all road wheels have trim covers

gear box oil leak

n/s and o/s sills have plastic covers

Pass 8 Nov 2010 77,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

gear box oil leak

n/s and o/s front to rear brake pipes coated in grease or wax oil can't fully inspect pipe

o/s/r tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

slight damage to o/s/f door

slight damage to rear bumper

Fail 8 Nov 2010 77,718 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

gear box oil leak

n/s and o/s front to rear brake pipes coated in grease or wax oil can't fully inspect pipe

o/s/r tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

slight damage to o/s/f door

slight damage to rear bumper

Pass 9 Nov 2009 67,148 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

boot loaded

n/s/f tyre wearing inner

Fail 9 Nov 2009 67,148 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Oil leak

boot loaded

n/s/f tyre wearing inner

Pass 7 Nov 2008 56,836 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 51,878 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2007 51,878 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 45,145 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 45,145 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 37,105 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 EBV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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