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DF51 HDG

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,523 mi
Last recorded85,523 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 HDG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 85,523 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on tread depth bar (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm / rack end (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

o/s/f mirror back missing

oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2015 79,986 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 79,971 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 75,303 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 70,252 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin heavily corroded

outer sill covers fitted NOT allowing full inspection of outer sills

rear brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2012 65,179 miles

both front brake pipes are heavily greased

coolant level light on

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2011 58,744 miles

BRAKE PIPE GREASED

EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 16 Feb 2010 53,266 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

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

nsr shocker becoming weak

rear number plate starting to dertate

sill covers fitted

slight play in osf rack end

Fail 10 Feb 2010 53,266 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both rear tyres cracking

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

nsr shocker becoming weak

rear number plate starting to dertate

sill covers fitted

slight play in osf rack end

Pass 9 Feb 2009 46,477 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

service light on

Pass 5 Feb 2008 40,287 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 37,569 miles

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)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 34,935 miles

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

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 HDG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HDG, 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 HDG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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