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DS51 DXA

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,476 mi
Last recorded147,476 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS51 DXA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 147,476 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 142,041 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 142,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 136,731 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 136,731 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 131,524 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jul 2012 128,283 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 124,448 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 120,930 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 116,295 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

steering rack oil leak

unabel to test o/s /r seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2009 116,295 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

steering rack oil leak

unabel to test o/s /r seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 13 May 2008 108,482 miles

O/S/F bumper loose

damage to O/S/F bumper

rear number plate is delaminating

Pass 1 Feb 2007 84,748 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 73,942 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 DXA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DXA, 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 DXA registered?

DS51 DXA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 January 2002.

Is DS51 DXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS51 DXA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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