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DN51 ELH

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

65,498 mi
Last recorded65,498 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 ELH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 65,498 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 53,957 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 52,708 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 52,708 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre showing age related cracking.

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 51,353 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside 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)

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2013 50,363 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded and outer skin peeling.

Rear wiper blade torn.

Fail 6 Jun 2013 50,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust rear silencer corroded and outer skin peeling.

Rear wiper blade torn.

Fail 7 Jun 2012 49,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear silencer corroded,(outer skin only).

Pass 7 Jun 2012 49,643 miles

Rear silencer corroded,(outer skin only).

Fail 6 Jun 2011 48,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 48,616 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 46,966 miles

Nearside front headlight slightly insecure.

Rear silencer corroded, outer skin only.

Fail 10 Jun 2010 46,966 miles

Nearside front headlight slightly insecure.

Rear silencer corroded, outer skin only.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 46,133 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 46,113 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 44,695 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 44,695 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 17 Jan 2008 43,409 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 43,409 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 38,600 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2007 38,600 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 33,532 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 ELH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 ELH, 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 ELH registered?

DN51 ELH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 February 2002.

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