MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,500 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection
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
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)
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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