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DS51 BLJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,783 mi
Last recorded131,783 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 131,783 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to inspect front brake hose upper ferrules

Pass 28 Mar 2013 121,752 miles

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

unable to inspect front brake hose upper ferrules

Fail 28 Mar 2013 121,726 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

unable to inspect front brake hose upper ferrules

Pass 15 Mar 2012 111,179 miles

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

passenger mirror damaged.

Fail 15 Mar 2012 111,178 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

passenger mirror damaged.

Pass 1 Mar 2011 99,152 miles

drivers mirror heavily damaged

rear tyres heavily perished.

Fail 1 Mar 2011 99,151 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

drivers mirror heavily damaged

rear tyres heavily perished.

Pass 25 Mar 2010 89,224 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 89,222 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 78,118 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 78,115 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 62,654 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 62,653 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

spare wheel missing

Pass 30 Jan 2007 51,216 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 41,816 miles

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

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 BLJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BLJ, 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 BLJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 February 2002.

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