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DF51 FDC

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,612 mi
Last recorded77,612 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 FDC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 77,612 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

all four tyre treads just on legal limit

both rear tyre walls perished

front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 1 Dec 2017 77,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split 18" blade (8.2.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

all four tyre treads just on legal limit

both rear tyre walls perished

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 21 Mar 2017 72,854 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)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 72,854 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 11 May 2016 69,973 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2016 69,961 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 11 May 2015 66,682 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 66,682 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 63,259 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2013 58,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Oil leak

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 13 May 2013 58,924 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 15 May 2012 55,935 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 53,512 miles

obstruction to drivers view - mascot on dashboard - removed prior to test

Pass 18 May 2010 51,378 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 51,378 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2009 49,118 miles

slight play in both front strut top mountings

Fail 23 May 2009 49,118 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre perishing on side wall & on 2-4mm within centre three quarters of tyre tread

slight play in both front strut top mountings

strong advise offside rear tyre has splits in tyre tread quite deep

Pass 20 May 2008 43,539 miles

nail in offside rear tyre /perishing in tyre tread

nearside rear tyre perished on sidewall & tyre tread & split in tyre tread

oil leak at engine bay

slight play in offside front strut top mounting

Pass 23 May 2007 36,132 miles

front pads and discs worn low

play in o/s/f strut top mount

Pass 25 May 2006 25,227 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 24,777 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 FDC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FDC, 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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What year was DF51 FDC registered?

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

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