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DS51 BHX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

36,884 mi
Last recorded36,884 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS51 BHX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 36,884 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 35,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 35,389 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 35,210 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 8 Feb 2023 35,210 miles

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Feb 2022 34,844 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 34,400 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 34,146 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 33,376 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 32,144 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both outer to flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 31,660 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 30,973 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 30,175 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 29,457 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 28,889 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 28,275 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 27,768 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 27,251 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 26,390 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

unable to check front brake pads

Pass 4 Feb 2008 23,546 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 21,213 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 BHX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 BHX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DS51 BHX?

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What year was DS51 BHX registered?

DS51 BHX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 February 2002.

Is DS51 BHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS51 BHX shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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