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DN51 ECX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,383 mi
Last recorded113,383 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2014 113,383 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2013 11,898 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system corroded

nail in n/s front tyre

Fail 14 Oct 2013 11,898 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system corroded

nail in n/s front tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2012 107,730 miles

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

all changed brake pipes poorly routed

centre exhaust in poor condition

exhaust tail box and flange in poor condition

noise from cam belt area

Fail 26 Sep 2012 107,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

all changed brake pipes poorly routed

centre exhaust in poor condition

exhaust tail box and flange in poor condition

noise from cam belt area

Pass 18 Oct 2011 100,014 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 97,250 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 93,870 miles

Offside & nearside mirror covers missing

Offside front brake pipe has been replaced but cable tied to old rusty pipe.

Plastic sill covers fitted

Play in offside & nearside front upper strut mounts when unloaded.

Fail 30 Apr 2010 93,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside & nearside mirror covers missing

Offside front brake pipe has been replaced but cable tied to old rusty pipe.

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Play in offside & nearside front upper strut mounts when unloaded.

Pass 24 Apr 2009 85,960 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 75,490 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 75,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 71,725 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 71,722 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2006 59,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake below normal efficiency n./s

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 59,158 miles

Parking brake below normal efficiency n./s

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 ECX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ECX, 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 ECX registered?

DN51 ECX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 January 2002.

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