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DN51 UEM

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

175,411 mi
Last recorded175,411 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 UEM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2024 175,411 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 170,044 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 161,111 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 161,081 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 150,184 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 166,983 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 159,286 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 147,346 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 133,558 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 126,231 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2015 126,231 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 108,789 miles

Drivers front mirror cover missing

Exhaust backbox corroded

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 108,789 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Drivers front mirror cover missing

Exhaust backbox corroded

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 96,145 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 96,139 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

back box

ns front tyre poor condition

os rear tyre flat

Pass 7 Feb 2012 89,348 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 83,457 miles

o/s rear lamp reflector cracked steering coloum top bush wearing

Fail 9 Feb 2011 83,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s rear lamp reflector cracked steering coloum top bush wearing

Pass 28 Jan 2010 77,880 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2009 71,203 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 71,166 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 62,500 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 58,376 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 58,376 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 52,447 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 UEM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 UEM, 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 UEM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 February 2002.

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