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DN51 YGD

2002 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

8,668 mi
Last recorded8,668 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 YGD
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 8,668 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2016 8,668 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

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

front brake discs surface corrosion from bein stood

front wipers perished and hardened

Pass 24 Oct 2014 79,183 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 79,183 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 68,928 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 68,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 60,897 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 54,052 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 54,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 52,555 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 52,555 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 50,869 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2008 45,433 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 45,433 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 41,066 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 32,606 miles

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 32,606 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 23,416 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2005 23,416 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear wiper blade worn

How Reliable is the Opel Astra?

Based on 26,435 MOT tests across 2,496 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,852
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
2,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,737
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,212
position lamp(s) not working 748
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 621
Stop lamp not working 589
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DN51 YGD is a 2002 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 2002 Opel Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 78,917 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 Opel Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,737 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DN51 YGD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Opel Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DN51 YGD is a 2002 Opel Astra, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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