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DS51 BFE

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

103,731 mi
Last recorded103,731 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS51 BFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 103,731 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust centre box and rear silencer deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both slightly hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt And centre belts ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 103,730 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play And rough when rotated (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Engine oil leak

Exhaust centre box and rear silencer deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both slightly hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt And centre belts ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 91,817 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Engine oil leak

Exhaust deteriorated

Exhaust flexi has minor leak of gases

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy And has slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 80,081 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 70,882 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes protected with grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 64,614 miles

n/s/r brake pipe surface rust

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top strut mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 59,359 miles

both front headlight lenses fading but pattern ok ,

oil leak on engine

Pass 19 Jan 2017 53,520 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 48,741 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 43,608 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 43,587 miles

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

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 9 Jan 2014 39,847 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 38,899 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 37,661 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 36,077 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 34,529 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 32,952 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jan 2008 30,897 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 28,217 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 24,493 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 BFE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BFE, 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 BFE registered?

DS51 BFE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 February 2002.

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