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DF51 BWG

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,965 mi
Last recorded124,965 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 BWG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 124,965 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 124,953 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch above subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn 'Axle' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2019 123,712 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 123,702 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2018 120,819 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2018 120,773 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear supply pipes x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2017 117,806 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel rusty (2.4.A.1b)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2017 117,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel rusty (2.4.A.1b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 114,516 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 96,438 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 106,934 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 102,606 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 99,488 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 92,511 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 92,511 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 84,453 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2010 84,442 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 78,048 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2009 78,048 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 70,474 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 61,954 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 54,672 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 47,440 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 47,440 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Both front tyres are 3.0 mm

Fuel filler neck breather hose is slightly perished

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 BWG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DF51 BWG, 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 BWG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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