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DS51 FDF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,068 mi
Last recorded102,068 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS51 FDF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 102,068 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At legal limit! (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 99,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 97,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 97,243 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 96,496 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 96,495 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn And upper ball-joint cover damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 94,963 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play almost too excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre mounting area - corroded VERY almost too excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre mounting area - corroded VERY almost too excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 94,963 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play almost too excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre mounting area - corroded VERY almost too excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre mounting area - corroded VERY almost too excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 94,547 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 94,063 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 92,705 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 90,847 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 89,855 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 88,308 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front strut top mounts have slight play

both rear tyres perishing

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

emissions not tested due to exhaust leak

oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2016 88,307 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box split open (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded below inner wing area (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front strut top mounts have slight play

both rear tyres perishing

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

emissions not tested due to exhaust leak

oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2015 86,592 miles

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

both front wipers split.

Fail 2 Feb 2015 86,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front wipers split.

Pass 31 Jan 2014 84,563 miles

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

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

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

exhaust tailpipe corroded

front tyres worn unevenly and smooth on inner edges

Pass 1 Feb 2013 82,486 miles

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

front tyres worn more on inner edges

tailpipe corroding

Fail 1 Feb 2013 82,486 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

front tyres worn more on inner edges

tailpipe corroding

Pass 18 Jan 2012 79,603 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 76,031 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 76,031 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 71,388 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 66,564 miles

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Pass 31 Jan 2008 60,951 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 55,773 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 48,244 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 FDF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FDF, 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 FDF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 February 2002.

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