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DF51 FDO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,512 mi
Last recorded130,512 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 FDO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 130,512 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 130,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 125,416 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 118,238 miles

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

Nearside Front perrished and splitting

Offside Front perished and splitting

Fail 11 Nov 2016 117,867 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front perrished and splitting

Offside Front perished and splitting

Pass 23 Dec 2015 111,160 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 104,751 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 102,111 miles

Oil leak

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

n/s/r tyre cuts in sidewall but no cords visible

Fail 9 Jan 2014 102,110 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

n/s/r tyre cuts in sidewall but no cords visible

Pass 8 Jan 2013 98,692 miles

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

exhaust heavily corroded (not blowing)

o/s mirror damaged

Fail 8 Jan 2013 98,692 miles

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

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

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

exhaust heavily corroded (not blowing)

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 10 Nov 2011 94,437 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 94,421 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 89,076 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 75,716 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 69,877 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 60,157 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 60,157 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 46,390 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 34,867 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 FDO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FDO, 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 FDO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 January 2002.

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