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DN51 SVU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,019 mi
Last recorded75,019 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 SVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 75,019 miles

1 centre exhaust mounting weak & 1 incorrectly fitted but system support satisfactory!

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 75,019 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

1 centre exhaust mounting weak & 1 incorrectly fitted but system support satisfactory!

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Jun 2013 70,261 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

lower body sills can not be inspected due to plastic covers.

Pass 26 May 2012 62,106 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front 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 31 May 2011 51,988 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 44,462 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 44,429 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 39,866 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

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

both rear tyres perishing+small cuts

brake pedal rubber slightly wearing on edges

slight corrosion on rear axle beam

slight misting of oil on gearbox area

Pass 23 Jun 2008 38,063 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

both rear tyres perishing+small cuts in tread

brake pedal rubber starting to wear on edges

rear axle slight corrosion

slight misting of oil on gearbox area

Pass 26 Jun 2007 35,876 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

both rear tyres slightly perishing and slightly wearing uneven

Pass 29 Jun 2006 33,275 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 SVU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SVU, 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 SVU registered?

DN51 SVU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 January 2002.

Is DN51 SVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN51 SVU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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