CarVerify

Free Car Check

DN51 SUH

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 2198cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,442 mi
Last recorded76,442 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 SUH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 76,442 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Various brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 2 Apr 2014 71,765 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2014 71,763 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2013 62,660 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 62,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 55,293 miles

All 4 brake discs are worn

Engine management light on

NSF wiper blade has small split

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

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

OSR park brake lever not fully retuuned to off position

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 Apr 2012 55,293 miles

All 4 brake discs are worn

Engine management light on

NSF wiper blade has small split

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

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

OSR park brake lever not fully retuuned to off position

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Feb 2011 49,996 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 41,289 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 41,288 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 31,788 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 23,472 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 16,447 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 14,110 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DN51 SUH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol 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 SUH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DN51 SUH?

You can check the full history of DN51 SUH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DN51 SUH registered?

DN51 SUH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 January 2002.

Is DN51 SUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN51 SUH shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DN51 SUH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DN51 SUH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.