MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,478 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
plastic covers fitted over sills restricting corrosion checks
Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
plastic covers fitted over sills restricting corrosion checks
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear chassis corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside front to rear near fuel filter (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported At join with flexible pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear chassis corroded
corrosion o/s/f coil spring
corrosion rear brake pipes & ferrules
engine oil leak
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
corrosion o/s/f coil spring
corrosion rear brake pipes & ferrules
engine oil leak
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both o/s and n/s (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
plastic sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components
some corrosion both rear brake pipes
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both o/s and n/s (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
plastic sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components
some corrosion both rear brake pipes
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)
lift both front top suspension mountings
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)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb retaining clip u/s (1.8.A.1b)
lift both front top suspension mountings
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
lift in both front strut top mountings
plastic sill covers fitted
some corrosion both rear shock absorbers
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)
lift in both front suspension mountings
some corrosion front brake pipes
some wear wiper linkages
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
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)
lift in both front suspension mountings
some corrosion front brake pipes
some wear wiper linkages
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
sill covers fitted
slight lift in both front top suspension mtgs
unable to see o/s/f and n/s/f steel brake pipes-covered with grease
Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
sill covers fitted
slight lift in both front top suspension mtgs
unable to see o/s/f and n/s/f steel brake pipes-covered with grease
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
handbrake efficiency a little low
some lift in both front suspension tops
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear number plate discolouring
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
handbrake efficiency low
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
sill covers fitted
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front pads and discs low
slight play o/s/f strut top mount
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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DS51 AEB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AEB, 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 AEB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 February 2002.
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