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DF51 AVK

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

202,020 mi
Last recorded202,020 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 AVK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 202,020 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 202,020 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 192,432 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 192,372 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 186,283 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 186,283 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 177,521 miles

Coolant warning lamp on dashboard

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 Feb 2013 177,521 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Coolant warning lamp on dashboard

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Feb 2012 167,245 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 167,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 156,022 miles

both headlamps on min and will not adjust

slight bind n/s rear

Pass 17 Mar 2010 144,099 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 144,099 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 133,671 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 117,371 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 117,371 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 98,896 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 81,260 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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DF51 AVK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DF51 AVK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF51 AVK registered?

DF51 AVK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is DF51 AVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF51 AVK shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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