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DN51 ELC

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

99,882 mi
Last recorded99,882 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 99,882 miles

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

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2018 99,882 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2017 92,631 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 3 pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 88,434 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 88,434 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 80,349 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 80,349 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 71,539 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2013 64,851 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 64,851 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 56,672 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 50,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2011 50,174 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2010 40,678 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 40,678 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Dec 2008 37,978 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn on edge

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2007 35,431 miles

Oil leak

exhaust rear silencer corroded

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 28 Dec 2006 31,182 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 31,182 miles

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

backbox outer skin corroded but not blowing

oil leak engine area

Pass 3 Jan 2006 26,727 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 ELC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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