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DN51 EJJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,142 mi
Last recorded111,142 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 111,142 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 110,249 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 109,251 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 107,909 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 106,722 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 106,704 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2012 106,695 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 102,526 miles

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

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

engine managment light on

Fail 8 Jan 2011 102,520 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

engine managment light on

Pass 16 Jan 2010 96,310 miles

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

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

Spare tyre flat

Fail 16 Jan 2010 96,310 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Spare tyre flat

Pass 23 Jan 2009 89,931 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 79,827 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 70,284 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 70,284 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 55,226 miles

Both rear tyres have verious small splits in them.

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 EJJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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