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DF51 HWR

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,440 mi
Last recorded145,440 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 145,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear exhaust mount missing

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 16 Nov 2016 145,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear exhaust mount missing

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 24 Nov 2015 142,424 miles

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted o/s/r

Pass 19 Nov 2014 138,715 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 138,715 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 134,803 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 128,054 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2012 128,054 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 115,699 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2010 107,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

child seat fitted to o/s/r and n/s/f seat preventing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 18 Nov 2010 107,538 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted to o/s/r and n/s/f seat preventing full inspection of adult belts

Fail 26 Nov 2009 97,662 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 97,662 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 93,045 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 93,039 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 86,959 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 75,999 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front brake discs rusty on edges

Pass 12 Dec 2005 64,210 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake discs corroding

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 HWR 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 66.7%.

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 HWR, 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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What year was DF51 HWR registered?

DF51 HWR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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