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DN51 FVV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

165,149 mi
Last recorded165,149 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 FVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 165,149 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2013 162,552 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside rear tyrewall slightly damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2012 158,668 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 158,668 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 153,978 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 153,978 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 150,221 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front wheel arch cover loose

Fail 9 Mar 2010 150,221 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front wheel arch cover loose

Pass 18 Mar 2009 144,811 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 131,381 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 112,572 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2006 112,572 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 92,017 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 FVV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FVV, 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 FVV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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