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DN51 UES

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

211,442 mi
Last recorded211,442 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2019 211,442 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Nearside rear tread damaged and offside rear inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 191,657 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear inner sills corroded

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

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

oily residue on engine

Pass 3 Jan 2017 182,468 miles

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 4 Jan 2016 166,355 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust flange corroded ok at time of test

rear exhaust tin shield loose

staining diesel on engine no visible leak at time of test

Pass 17 Dec 2014 155,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

rear exhaust flange slightly corroded

rear exhaust tin sheild loose

slight staining diesel on engine no visable leak

Pass 6 Jan 2014 145,039 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

front wiper nearside slightly deteriorated

slight staining diesel on engine no visable leak

Pass 12 Jan 2013 138,243 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)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 128,583 miles

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

advise nsf and osf wiper blades

Pass 13 Jan 2011 118,232 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 11,316 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 104,651 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 101,394 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 92,178 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 92,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2006 70,392 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 70,392 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 UES is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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