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DN51 PNL

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,412 mi
Last recorded177,412 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 177,412 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 177,412 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 158,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 158,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 146,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2017 139,187 miles

both headlmps have poor beam patterns

headlamps discoloured

rear exhaust box corroded and peeling

Fail 7 Jul 2017 139,187 miles

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

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

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

both headlmps have poor beam patterns

headlamps discoloured

rear exhaust box corroded and peeling

Pass 6 Jul 2016 131,673 miles

advise on condition of head lights borderline pass under new limits

Pass 27 Jun 2015 127,036 miles

Front headlamps deteriorating

Front metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Headlamp patterns weak

Rear exhaust joint in poor condition

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin in poor condition

Pass 24 Jun 2014 119,779 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front headlamp lenses deteriorating + beam pattern slightly weak

rear silencer of exhaust outer skin deteriorating + joint to middle silencer corroding

various small chips in windscreen

Fail 24 Jun 2014 119,779 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front headlamp lenses deteriorating + beam pattern slightly weak

rear silencer of exhasut outer skin deteriorating + joint to centre silencer corroded

various small chips in windscreen

Pass 2 Jul 2013 110,673 miles

Both rear tyres starting to feather on edges

Offside front antiroll bar link rod upper ball joint gaiter deteriorating

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil weep

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Slight play in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 6 Jul 2012 100,960 miles

Offside front anti-role bar upper drop link ball joint gaiter heavely deteriorated

Oil dampness on engine

Rear exhaust joint in poor condition

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2011 91,968 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Joint between center and rear silencers corroded

Rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Washers would benifit from adjustment

Pass 9 Jul 2010 87,134 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 83,625 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 83,613 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 73,653 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 62,349 miles

both rear tyres have slight cracks in outer walls

offside front tyre cracking on inner and outer walls

Pass 20 Jun 2006 52,175 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 PNL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PNL, 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 PNL registered?

DN51 PNL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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