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DN51 OFA

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

78,846 mi
Last recorded78,846 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 OFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 78,846 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 77,917 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 68,645 miles

corrosion on coil springs

corrosion on various brake pipes

exhaust corroding in places

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 5 Nov 2013 65,825 miles

both rear tyres on limits

corrosion on coil springs

corrosion on front brake hoses ferrules

exhaust corroded in places

offside rear shock asborber dust cover insecure

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2012 62,807 miles

both rear tyres close to limits

corrosion on coil springs

front brake pads low

movement in nearside front top shock mount

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 25 Oct 2011 60,653 miles

both rear & nearside front tyre on limits

coil springs corroded

front brake pads low

nearside front shock mount play

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2010 57,171 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 56,749 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 52,849 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front both brake pads wearing thin

slight discharge of power steering fluid on the rack

Pass 9 Nov 2007 50,326 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 47,855 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 44,360 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 44,360 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 OFA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OFA, 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 OFA registered?

DN51 OFA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 January 2002.

Is DN51 OFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN51 OFA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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