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DS51 CWF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,543 mi
Last recorded85,543 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS51 CWF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 85,543 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 80,234 miles

SEE ADVISORY NOTICE TEST NUMBER 198983263421

Fail 4 Mar 2013 80,233 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre is perishing.

Pass 13 Mar 2012 77,713 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING CLOSE TO WEAR INDICATORS

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED,SOME BORDERLINE

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2011 70,000 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 69,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 63,420 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 63,420 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 58,325 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 58,323 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 50,842 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 42,273 miles

Nearside rear brake pipe rusty

Offside rear brake pipe rusty

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 3 Apr 2006 34,596 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 CWF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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