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DS51 BLF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,000 mi
Last recorded110,000 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 110,000 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 104,642 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 3 Feb 2011 104,639 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 102,177 miles

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Fuel filter corroded

Inserts of nearside front headlight insecure

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

Nearside front headlight bracket broken

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 97,918 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 89,702 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 82,940 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 82,929 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 69,897 miles

Both front suspension strut tops have slight wear/play, advise to renew nearside this MOT year.

Most brake pipes have light corrosion,both fronts are worst.

Nearside front tyre is wearing on inside edge.

Offside parking brake working slower than nearside.

Unable to test sills due to trims.

Fail 8 Feb 2006 69,897 miles

Both front suspension strut tops have slight wear/play, advise to renew nearside this MOT year.

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Most brake pipes have light corrosion,both fronts are worst.

Nearside front tyre is wearing on inside edge.

Offside parking brake working slower than nearside.

Unable to test sills due to trims.

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 BLF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BLF, 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

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What year was DS51 BLF registered?

DS51 BLF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 February 2002.

Is DS51 BLF safe to buy?

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