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DS51 FDU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,628 mi
Last recorded133,628 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS51 FDU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 133,628 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 133,628 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 125,308 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 117,925 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/R tyre is low in pressure

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Passenger seat tilt not working

Pass 29 Mar 2014 98,220 miles

Coolant leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Mar 2014

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Coolant leak

Front bumper insecure

Pass 27 Mar 2013 90,366 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 86,253 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 86,253 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 81,705 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 81,705 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 81,684 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 73,993 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres down to 2mm

Fail 2 Feb 2010 73,877 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres down to 2mm

Fail 31 Jan 2009 63,684 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 63,684 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 55,119 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 55,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 43,836 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 32,864 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 FDU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FDU, 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 FDU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 February 2002.

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