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DN51 LHM

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,655 mi
Last recorded163,655 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 LHM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 163,655 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyres close to wear bars.

Fail 27 Feb 2018 163,655 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To load sensor valve. (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyres close to wear bars.

Pass 6 Jan 2016 144,832 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 127,275 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 104,304 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

surface corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

Fail 8 Jan 2014 104,304 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear exhaust box corroded

surface corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

Pass 8 Jan 2013 97,085 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 97,085 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 88,885 miles

surface corrosion on all rear metal brake pipes

surface corrosion on offside front metal brake pipe

Pass 7 Jan 2011 80,992 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 74,206 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 67,545 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 59,958 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 51,852 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 43,332 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 LHM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LHM, 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 LHM registered?

DN51 LHM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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