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DE51 VZF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

184,253 mi
Last recorded184,253 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 VZF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 184,253 miles

Front bumper insicure

oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2016 184,207 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both sides (4.1.D.2)

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

Horn control insecure horn (1.6.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage sill (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front bumper insicure

oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2015 182,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2015 182,118 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 179,358 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 172,314 miles

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

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

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

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

advise engine mangement light onn

advise uneven tyre wear front tyres

Fail 7 Dec 2012 172,314 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise engine mangement light onn

advise uneven tyre wear front tyres

Pass 8 Dec 2011 158,577 miles

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

advise plastic sill covers fitted

advise wiper blades smeering screen

Pass 9 Dec 2010 146,264 miles

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

washers frozen at start of test/defrosted during test/screenwash advised

Fail 9 Dec 2010 146,263 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

washers frozen at start of test/defrosted during test/screenwash advised

Pass 15 Dec 2009 132,108 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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

both rear brake pipes from valve to hoses slightly corroded

front brake discs in poor condition

plastic underbody / outer sill covers fitted

rear exhuast heavily corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2009 132,108 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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

both rear brake pipes from valve to hoses slightly corroded

front brake discs in poor condition

plastic underbody / outer sill covers fitted

rear exhuast heavily corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2008 115,786 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2008 115,786 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 100,200 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 81,565 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 65,877 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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DE51 VZF 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 64.7%.

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 DE51 VZF, 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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DE51 VZF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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