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DS51 ACY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,126 mi
Last recorded72,126 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2012 72,126 miles

Oil leak

engine mangement light is on

Fail 9 Feb 2012 72,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Fuel pipe excessively chafed (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

both rear shockers are corroded

engine mangement light is on

nearside tyre is getting low on tread

rear wiper is split

Pass 11 Aug 2010 68,517 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 61,903 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Fail 10 Mar 2009 61,903 miles

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

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

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

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 11 Mar 2008 54,357 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 54,357 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2007 46,773 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 38,806 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 ACY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ACY, 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 DS51 ACY registered?

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

Is DS51 ACY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS51 ACY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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