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DF51 BAO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

229,447 mi
Last recorded229,447 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 BAO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 229,447 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 212,785 miles

driver seat belt recoiling slowly

hand brake travel high but not excessive

load sensing valve stiff

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

nsr brake pipe corroded

oil leak

os wing mirror secured by tape

osf tyre worn on inner edge

osr seat belt anchor damaged

Fail 18 Dec 2015 212,773 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

driver seat belt recoiling slowly

hand brake travel high but not excessive

load sensing valve stiff

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

nsr brake pipe corroded

oil leak

os wing mirror secured by tape

osf tyre worn on inner edge

osr seat belt anchor damaged

Pass 24 Dec 2014 198,808 miles

2x n/s/r front to rear brake pipes corroded

back box corroded

o/s/f seatbelt very slow to retract

rear brakes fluctuating

wipers not parking correctly

Fail 15 Dec 2014 198,808 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

2x n/s/r front to rear brake pipes corroded

back box corroded

o/s/f seatbelt very slow to retract

rear brakes fluctuating

wipers not parking correctly

Pass 23 Dec 2013 187,272 miles

Both sides front headlight aims only just visible

Front brakes squeeling

Rear centre seatbelt missing

Fail 23 Dec 2013 187,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Both sides front headlight aims only just visible

Front brakes squeeling

Rear centre seatbelt missing

Pass 22 Dec 2012 176,408 miles

eml light on the dash

offside front tyre wearing on the inside edge of tread

Fail 21 Dec 2012 176,408 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

eml light on the dash

offside front tyre wearing on the inside edge of tread

Pass 22 Dec 2011 165,059 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre worn close to limit and perished

Fail 19 Dec 2011 165,059 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre worn close to limit and perished

Fail 15 Nov 2011 164,320 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

n/s/r tyre perishing

slight play in offside top strut mount

Pass 20 Nov 2010 152,854 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 152,837 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake flexi insecure

Pass 17 Nov 2009 143,713 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 3 Oct 2008 130,163 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

rear hatch & bumper damaged - taped over sharp edges temp repair

spare fitted on test - now not roadworthy

washer bottle leaks

Pass 3 Oct 2008 130,163 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

rear hatch & bumper damaged - taped over sharp edges temp repair

spare fitted on test - now not roadworthy

washer bottle leaks

Pass 3 Oct 2007 118,085 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 103,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 103,648 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 BAO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BAO, 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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DF51 BAO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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