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DS51 BND

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

122,018 mi
Last recorded122,018 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 122,018 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak underside of engine

Fail 13 Apr 2016 121,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

oil leak underside of engine

Pass 14 Apr 2015 110,949 miles

engine-management lamp on dash

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

fron number plate slightly deteriated

Fail 14 Apr 2015 110,949 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

engine-management lamp on dash

fron number plate slightly deteriated

Pass 16 Apr 2014 99,302 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 13 Feb 2013 88,651 miles

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

engine oil leak

rear exhaust joining flange corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2013 88,617 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

rear exhaust joining flange corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2012 79,012 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 68,091 miles

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

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

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

slight engine oil leak

spare tyre defective (under-inflated & close to legal limit)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 68,091 miles

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

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

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

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

slight engine oil leak

spare tyre defective (under-inflated & close to legal limit)

Fail 20 Feb 2010 56,912 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre showing signs of uneven wear (lumpy tread pattern)

slight engine oil leak detected from under vehicle

Pass 20 Feb 2010 56,912 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

offside rear tyre showing signs of uneven wear (lumpy tread pattern)

slight engine oil leak detected from under vehicle

Pass 18 Feb 2009 49,664 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside rear tyre showing early signs of wear (cracking) acrooss tread pattern

slight engine oil leak from sump area

Pass 18 Feb 2008 46,782 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 42,169 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 38,820 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 38,820 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 BND is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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