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DS51 AAZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

90,882 mi
Last recorded90,882 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS51 AAZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 90,882 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 88,337 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 83,162 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 78,087 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)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 78,033 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 73,936 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 73,936 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 68,334 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 68,334 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 63,471 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 63,471 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 57,618 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 51,348 miles

NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL

NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

REAR SILENCER VERY RUSTY AND BREAKING UP ON OUTER SKIN

Pass 26 Jan 2010 51,348 miles

NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL

NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE

REAR SILENCER VERY RUSTY AND BREAKING UP ON OUTER SKIN

Pass 29 Jan 2009 45,416 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 45,416 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 38,910 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 32,925 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 32,925 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 28,124 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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DS51 AAZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DS51 AAZ, 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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DS51 AAZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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