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DS51 BSU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,708 mi
Last recorded117,708 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 117,708 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 108,166 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 102,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Nov 2010

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

mileage unknown

service light on

Pass 11 Nov 2009 971,372 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 97,168 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 91,724 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 86,356 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 86,356 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 80,300 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 BSU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green 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 BSU, 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 BSU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 February 2002.

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