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DS51 BFO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

122,446 mi
Last recorded122,446 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS51 BFO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2020 122,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides - chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front top suspension mounts- both sides have slight movement.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack assy (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 119,084 miles

Front both sides- play in top suspension mounts

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack assy (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 119,084 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front both sides- play in top suspension mounts

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack assy (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 115,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear 185/65/15- tyre has a slight cut within treads

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw ()

Oil leak engine ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack assy (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear shock absorber covers are loose- both

Fail 7 Feb 2018 115,286 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear 185/65/15- tyre has a slight cut within treads

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw ()

Oil leak engine ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack assy (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear shock absorber covers are loose- both

Pass 6 Feb 2017 111,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Nearside metal brake pipe corroded centre and rear

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front head lamp slightly loose

Offside Rear screw tyre not repairable 185/65/15hr

heavy corrosion all four coil springs

no coolant in bottle.

slight play on steering wheel and dampness on steering rack

Pass 1 Feb 2016 105,277 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint heavily corroded and breaking up (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack assy (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 99,115 miles

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

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

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

heavy corrosion rear exhaust box and joinning

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover loose

slight play on steering colune bush

Fail 4 Feb 2015 99,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

heavy corrosion rear exhaust box and joinning

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover loose

slight play on steering colune bush

Pass 7 Feb 2014 93,487 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear tyres wearing close to legal limit-185/65/15

centre to rear exhaust joint is badly corroded

n/s rack arm has slight play

n/s/r shock absorber cover is loose

Fail 3 Feb 2014 93,426 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

centre to rear exhaust joint is badly corroded

n/s rack arm has slight play

n/s/r shock absorber cover is loose

Pass 29 Jan 2013 87,181 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

heavy corrosion rear exhaust box

n/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover loose

slight play on steering colune bush

Fail 29 Jan 2013 87,181 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres wearing inside edges 185/65/15hr

dampness on steering rack boot

heavy corrosion rear exhaust box

n/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover loose

slight low reading n/s/r handbrake just pass

slight play on steering colune bush

Pass 14 Feb 2012 80,870 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

dampness on steering rack boot

heavy corrosion centre and rear exhaust box

n/s/r tyre stepping and cracking 185/65/15hr

play on steering wheel

Fail 7 Feb 2012 80,747 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

dampness on steering rack boot

heavy corrosion centre and rear exhaust box

n/s/r tyre stepping and cracking 185/65/15hr

play on steering wheel

Pass 3 Feb 2011 72,940 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Feb 2011 72,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 66,428 miles

Oil leak

both fronts and rears metal brake pipes corroded

front brake pads inner looks low

heavy corrosion on fuel filter

heavy corrosion rear exhaust box

n/s/r tyre stepping and cracking 185/65/15hr

slight play inside steering o/s/f and dampness on n/s/f steering rack boot

slight play on steering colune bush

Pass 22 Jan 2009 59,805 miles

Oil leak

both front brake pipe has been cleaned and slightly pitted

both rear tyres stepping and cracking 185/65/15hr

dampness on steering rack boot

slight play inside steering rack o/s/f

Fail 22 Jan 2009 59,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres stepping and cracking 185/65/15hr

dampness on steering rack boot

slight play inside steering rack o/s/f

both front tyres on boarderline 1.6mm 185/65/15hr

Pass 28 Jan 2008 53,504 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

n/s/r tyre stepping on inner edge

Fail 28 Jan 2008 53,504 miles

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

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

n/s/r tyre stepping on inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2007 46,402 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 38,194 miles

both front tyres wearing inside edges (185/65/15hr)

both rear tyres cracking and stepping (185/65/15hr)

dampness on steering rack boot

nail in o/s/r tyre (not repairable 185/65/15hr)

slight play o/sf top suspension mounting

water in n/s/f headlamp

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 BFO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BFO, 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 BFO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 February 2002.

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