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DN51 FWR

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

113,528 mi
Last recorded113,528 miles
Recorded on17 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 FWR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2026 113,528 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2026 113,519 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2025 113,228 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 112,916 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2024 112,911 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 112,222 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 111,985 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 111,293 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 111,293 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2019 110,296 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 108,737 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2017 107,364 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 106,879 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 105,336 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 103,945 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 98,093 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 90,834 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 86,234 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 78,646 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 73,878 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 FWR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FWR, 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 FWR registered?

DN51 FWR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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