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DF51 HVE

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

134,592 mi
Last recorded134,592 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 11 Feb 2021 134,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracking

Offside Front Lower Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracking and starting to step on inner tread

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 128,149 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 119,320 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak Radiator ()

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 106,107 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Feb 2017 91,828 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 79,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

all brake pipes sprayed with grease

Pass 29 Jan 2015 76,322 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 74,066 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 69,151 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 62,992 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2011 56,201 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2010 49,337 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 43,712 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 37,203 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 30,487 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 23,972 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 HVE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HVE, 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 HVE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 February 2002.

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