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DN51 LXL

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,551 mi
Last recorded72,551 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 LXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 72,551 miles

o/s/f brake hose has badly corroded ferrules. recommend renewal

Pass 16 Jun 2015 69,164 miles

both front tyre treads are heavily cracked on inner and outer edges

o/s/r tyre tread is badly cracked on inner edge. recommend renewal

Fail 18 Jun 2014 66,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust front pipe and middle section are badly corroded and have a leak of gases. recommend renewal

front to rear sections of brake pipe are badly corroded. recommend renewal

imbalance evident on front braking system. recommend inspection

o/s/f brake hose has badly corroded ferrules. recommend renewal

o/s/r section of brake pipe is badly corroded. recommend renewal

Pass 18 Jun 2014 66,376 miles

exhaust front pipe and middle section are badly corroded and have a leak of gases. recommend renewal

front to rear sections of brake pipe are badly corroded. recommend renewal

imbalance evident on front braking system. recommend inspection

o/s/f brake hose has badly corroded ferrules. recommend renewal

o/s/r section of brake pipe is badly corroded. recommend renewal

Pass 12 Jun 2013 63,684 miles

exhaust system heavily corroded with a slight leak of gasses evident

front brake hoses deterioration evident

n/s front tyre heavily cracked in its outer tread edge

rear brake loading valve in need of adjustment

Fail 5 Jun 2013 63,577 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust system heavily corroded with a slight leak of gasses evident

front brake hoses deterioration evident

n/s front tyre heavily cracked in its outer tread edge

rear brake loading valve in need of adjustment

Pass 18 Jun 2012 60,007 miles

coolant light on dashboard illuminated

front and rear sections of brake pipe corroded

front engine mount rubber bonding deteriorated

o/s and n/s front brake pads worn down to there legal limit 1.5ml recomened renewal also the front brake discs are worn

rear exhaust box and the front flexable section are heavily corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2011 57,242 miles

both front coil springs are heavily corroded

coolant level warning lamp illuminated on dash

front brake discs are deteriated

front brake pads are worn very low. recommend renewal

front to rear sections of brake pipe are heavily corroded. recommend renewal

o/s/f section of brake pipe is heavily corroded. recommend renewal

o/s/r section of brake pipe is heavily corroded. recommend renewal

oil leak evident from engine

Fail 24 Jun 2011 57,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

both front coil springs are heavily corroded

coolant level warning lamp illuminated on dash

front brake discs are deteriated

front brake pads are worn very low. recommend renewal

front to rear sections of brake pipe are heavily corroded. recommend renewal

o/s/f section of brake pipe is heavily corroded. recommend renewal

o/s/r section of brake pipe is heavily corroded. recommend renewal

oil leak evident from engine

Pass 4 Jan 2010 53,088 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 48,585 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 42,949 miles

exhaust mid and rear sections heavily corroded, recomend renewal

Pass 8 Jan 2007 37,914 miles

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2006 30,823 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 LXL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

Is DN51 LXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN51 LXL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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