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DN51 PNX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,039 mi
Last recorded135,039 miles
Recorded on24 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2015 135,039 miles

BAD OIL LEAK

N/s headlight patten poor!!!!!

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Underbody corroded

Fail 23 May 2015 135,039 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

n/s headlight patten poor !!!!

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

underbody corrosion !!!

bad oil leak !!!!!9(on exhaust )

Pass 19 May 2014 111,945 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

o/s and n/s front windows tinted

Fail 13 May 2014 111,672 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

o/s and n/s front windows tinted

Pass 28 May 2013 102,796 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

all brake pipes greased

Pass 19 May 2012 86,473 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 75,175 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 May 2011 75,146 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 66,631 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 66,627 miles

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

Centre Rear 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 21 May 2009 63,182 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 58,215 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 52,685 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 48,381 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 PNX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PNX, 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 PNX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 January 2002.

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