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DN51 UET

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

181,444 mi
Last recorded181,444 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2015 181,444 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 177,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 168,862 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 160,785 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front flex hose ends corroded

brake pipes coated

exhaust corroded

o/s/r sill very corroded

sump corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2012 160,762 miles

Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front flex hose ends corroded

brake pipes coated

exhaust corroded

o/s/r sill very corroded

sump corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2011 134,387 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 109,265 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 109,259 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 77,051 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 59,518 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 59,518 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 50,298 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 42,602 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 42,602 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.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 UET is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White 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 UET, 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 UET registered?

DN51 UET is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 February 2002.

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