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DN51 UXH

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

150,856 mi
Last recorded150,856 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 UXH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 150,856 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 150,856 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear brake flexibles on test limit

Pass 12 Feb 2024 143,106 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mountings both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 134,726 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 134,572 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 123,936 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 123,883 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 115,483 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp slightly damaged too (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2021 115,473 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp slightly damaged too (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 101,069 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 93,839 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 90,058 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 87,512 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 86,453 miles

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

spare tyre below legal limit

Fail 3 Sep 2015 86,448 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 86,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

spare tyre below legal limit

Fail 27 Aug 2015 86,430 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 83,575 miles

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

Oil leak

gearbox mount worn

Fail 10 Jan 2014 83,575 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

gearbox mount worn

Pass 9 Jan 2013 77,825 miles

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

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

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

oil leaking from oil filter and sump plug

Fail 9 Jan 2013 77,822 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

oil leaking from oil filter and sump plug

Pass 5 Jan 2012 73,574 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 73,571 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 69,524 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 69,523 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2009 61,399 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 51,341 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2007 44,689 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2007 44,681 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 38,123 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 36,484 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 36,484 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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 UXH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 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 UXH, 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 UXH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 February 2002.

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