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DS51 BUV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,752 mi
Last recorded102,752 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 102,752 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 102,752 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 96,350 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 88,597 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside front top suspension mount slight play

offside front top suspension mount slight play

rear exhaust bracket corroded off but exhaust secure at time of test

slight oil leak

Pass 13 May 2014 83,895 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 78,471 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

exhaust in poor condition

front brake discs worn

Fail 13 Apr 2013 78,471 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

exhaust in poor condition

front brake discs worn

Fail 17 Apr 2012 74,376 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 74,376 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 67,298 miles

air bag lamp on dash

brake pipes corroded

engine and gear box oil leak

front brake pipes heavily corroded

front discs corroded

rear silencer heavily corroded

rear silencer heavily deteriorated and exhaust corroded

service lamp on dash

slight play in both front top mounts

Fail 9 Apr 2011 67,298 miles

engine and gear box oil leak

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

air bag lamp on dash

brake pipes corroded

front brake pipes heavily corroded

front discs corroded

rear silencer heavily corroded

rear silencer heavily deteriorated and exhaust corroded

service lamp on dash

slight play in both front top mounts

Pass 14 Apr 2010 60,365 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 60,363 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 57,405 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 49,349 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 46,237 miles

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

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 8 Mar 2007 38,095 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 31,365 miles

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)

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 BUV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BUV, 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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What year was DS51 BUV registered?

DS51 BUV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 February 2002.

Is DS51 BUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS51 BUV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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