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DS51 AEA

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

99,362 mi
Last recorded99,362 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS51 AEA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 99,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 95,005 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened slight movement at upper anchorage. (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pitted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrule corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pitted (1.1.11 (c))

nail; in o/s rear tyre.

Pass 1 Sep 2020 91,360 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking on jiont (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking on flexi section. (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust corroded front to rear .

slight movement at o/s and n/s front upper strut anchorages.

Pass 22 Aug 2019 84,845 miles

slight movement at o/s and n/s front upper strut anchorages.

Pass 31 Aug 2018 52,969 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 76,326 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 69,118 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Fail 4 Sep 2017 69,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 61,076 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 55,057 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 49,404 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 49,404 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)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 43,822 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres cracked on outter tread .

Fail 6 Aug 2013 43,822 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres cracked on outter tread .

Pass 8 Aug 2012 41,912 miles

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

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

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

head lights in poor condition

Fail 7 Aug 2012 41,912 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

head lights in poor condition

Pass 12 Aug 2011 40,950 miles

o/s & n/s/f tyre edges worn

Fail 12 Aug 2011 40,950 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s & n/s/f tyre edges worn

Pass 10 Aug 2010 40,170 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 39,368 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 38,623 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 37,655 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 37,655 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres wearing (195/65h15)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 33,415 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 29,729 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 AEA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AEA, 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 AEA registered?

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

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