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DN51 LHD

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,112 mi
Last recorded127,112 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 LHD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 127,112 miles

All metal brake pipes on vehicle are starting corrode.

Both front tyres starting to wear close to legal limit.

Rear seats folded down.

Pass 13 Dec 2017 124,825 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 120,443 miles

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

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

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

exhaust emision content level is high but within MOT req's

Fail 20 Dec 2016 120,330 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

exhaust emision content level is high but within MOT req's

Pass 22 Dec 2015 116,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced borderline - beam image faded (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced borderline - beam image faded (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 116,107 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced borderline - beam image faded (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced borderline - beam image faded (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 112,145 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 108,338 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 108,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both rear tyres are perished/cracked

tyre size : 175 / 80 r14 88t

Pass 3 Jan 2013 104,800 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 101,544 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 91,116 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 91,112 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 81,774 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 70,738 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 60,363 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 60,363 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 50,686 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 LHD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 LHD, 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 LHD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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