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DF51 HGZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

180,207 mi
Last recorded180,207 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 HGZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 180,207 miles

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 180,207 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 162,571 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 157,256 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 7 May 2016 157,250 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 151,837 miles

nearside front anti-roll bar link worn

offside nearside front brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2014 135,102 miles

nearside front inner tyre wall split

nearside rear tyre uneven wear

offside parking brake cable sticking

offside rear brake disc inner face in poor condition

slight corrosion to offside nearside front brake pipes

Pass 16 Feb 2013 123,370 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 113,864 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2012 113,726 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 103,590 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 5 Feb 2011 103,407 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s/r brake disc scored

Pass 16 Feb 2010 94,799 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre slight distortion

Fail 9 Feb 2010 94,582 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre slight distortion

Pass 7 Feb 2009 82,447 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 71,600 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 60,401 miles

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

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 7 Feb 2006 51,144 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 HGZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HGZ, 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 HGZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 February 2002.

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