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DS51 BVN

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

146,500 mi
Last recorded146,500 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 146,500 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded NSF and OSF (3.6.B.2c)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced NS and OS (1.7.5a)

NS and OS headlamp images deteriorated

Nail in OSR tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load sensing valve to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

OSF tyre sidewall cut but not exposing cords

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded All coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Feb 2016 146,500 miles

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment NSF and OSF (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' wipers (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS and OS split (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded NSF and OSF (3.6.B.2c)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced NS and OS (1.7.5a)

NS and OS headlamp images deteriorated

Nail in OSR tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load sensing valve to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

OSF tyre sidewall cut but not exposing cords

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded All coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 133,635 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 123,602 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust det

load val;ve corroded

o/s/r tyre perishing

sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2014 123,602 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust det

load val;ve corroded

o/s/r tyre perishing

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Feb 2013 115,436 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

brake servo has surface rust

centre exhaust section deteriating

n/s/f tyre deteriating

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

steering wheel worn

Pass 5 Feb 2013 115,436 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake servo has surface rust

centre exhaust section deteriating

n/s/f tyre deteriating

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

steering wheel worn

Pass 28 Jan 2012 112,135 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

center exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2011 108,872 miles

sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 18 Jan 2011 108,869 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 15 Feb 2010 105,559 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 105,557 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 95,550 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 95,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 87,985 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 78,696 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 63,658 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 BVN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green 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 BVN, 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 BVN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 February 2002.

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