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DF51 HTX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

175,706 mi
Last recorded175,706 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 HTX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 175,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system to rear box joint corroded and has a slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box has a slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front shocker slight play in top mount

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axle front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake disc backing plate corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front shocker slight play in top mount

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axle front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe above rear beam corroded (1.1.11 (c))

both rear shockers corroded

different size tyres fitted in pairs between front and rear axles

Fail 26 Oct 2018 175,638 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn link lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system to rear box joint corroded and has a slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box has a slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front shocker slight play in top mount

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axle front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake disc backing plate corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front shocker slight play in top mount

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axle front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe above rear beam corroded (1.1.11 (c))

both rear shockers corroded

different size tyres fitted in pairs between front and rear axles

Pass 11 Oct 2017 171,452 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre two nails in tread ()

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

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

Oil leak engine oil leaks ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake load valve brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

different size tyres fitted in pairs between front and rear axles

Fail 11 Oct 2017 171,452 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre two nails in tread ()

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

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

Oil leak engine oil leaks ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake load valve brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

different size tyres fitted in pairs between front and rear axles

Pass 18 Oct 2016 168,244 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

different size tyres fitted in pairs ,between front and rear axles

Pass 7 Oct 2015 165,332 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

spare tyre defective

Fail 30 Sep 2015 165,317 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

spare tyre defective

Pass 13 Oct 2014 162,297 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 152,649 miles

all rear brake pipes very rusty and splitting

both front discs pitted on inner face

corrosion to offside rear outer sill

nearside rear wheel brake slightly binding

offside rear discs slightly scored and slightly binding

oil leak engine bay

Fail 11 Oct 2013 152,123 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all rear brake pipes very rusty and splitting

both front discs pitted on inner face

corrosion to offside rear outer sill

offside rear discs slightly scored and slightly binding

oil leak engine bay

Pass 29 Oct 2012 141,270 miles

bad oil leak at engine bay

both rear metal brake pipes corroding in areas

brake fluid level getting low

corrosion started to offside boot floor

nearside front to rear metal brake pipe corroding in areas

screw in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Oct 2012 141,270 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

bad oil leak at engine bay

both rear metal brake pipes corroding in areas

brake fluid level getting low

corrosion started to offside boot floor

nearside front to rear metal brake pipe corroding in areas

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge & on 3mm

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2011 132,939 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front side light slightly dim

nearside front to rear brake pipes corroding in areas

oil leak at engine bay

strong advise nearside rear wheel brake binding

Fail 20 Oct 2011 132,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front side light slightly dim

nearside front to rear brake pipes corroding in areas

oil leak at engine bay

strong advise nearside rear wheel brake binding

Pass 29 Oct 2010 125,482 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 125,243 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 115,806 miles

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

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

drivers door mirror cracked

Pass 20 Oct 2008 105,149 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 105,149 miles

Rear Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 93,746 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2006 82,373 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 82,333 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Oil leak

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 HTX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 HTX, 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 HTX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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