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DS51 DWX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

142,987 mi
Last recorded142,987 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS51 DWX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 142,987 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 3 May 2016 142,771 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition broken and unable to carry out emission test (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2015 137,476 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 137,454 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively 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)

exshaust system rustly not blowing

n/s/f tyre slight worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2014 124,972 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 124,441 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 92,606 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 61,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

n/s/f wiper split on ends

Pass 3 Aug 2011 58,415 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 58,414 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 55,008 miles

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

N/S/R wheel bearing becoming noisey

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 55,008 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

N/S/R tyre badly perished

N/S/R wheel bearing becoming noisey

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 51,184 miles

centre silencer to rear silencer connecting flanges corroded

rear silencer outer skin corroded and seperating

Pass 1 Aug 2008 47,562 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 41,838 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 37,358 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 36,014 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 DWX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DWX, 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 DWX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 January 2002.

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