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DN51 UEY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

173,845 mi
Last recorded173,845 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 173,845 miles

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

exhaust starting to deteriorat

Fail 25 Jan 2016 173,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

exhaust starting to deteriorat

Pass 22 Apr 2015 168,904 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust weakened with corrosion

wipers do not return to rest at bottom of windscreen

Fail 13 Apr 2015 168,807 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust weakened with corrosion

wipers do not return to rest at bottom of windscreen

Pass 25 Apr 2014 156,580 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 144,099 miles

corrosion to rear section of exhaust

head lamp lenes misty

Pass 25 Apr 2012 134,545 miles

alight play in nsf top strut mounting

corrosion to rear section of exhaust

Fail 25 Apr 2012 134,542 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

alight play in nsf top strut mounting

corrosion to rear section of exhaust

Pass 1 Apr 2011 117,743 miles

Oil leak

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

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

bonnet catch/release very stiff

front discs heavily corroded/pitted

front discs heavily worn/lipped

Fail 1 Apr 2011 117,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

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

bonnet catch/release very stiff

front discs heavily corroded/pitted

front discs heavily worn/lipped

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked/perished

Pass 31 Mar 2010 98,869 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 91,302 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 85,418 miles

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

condensation in os headlight not affecting beam pattern

Pass 19 Jan 2007 77,830 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2006 58,613 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 58,613 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 UEY 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 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UEY, 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 UEY registered?

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

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