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DF51 LWU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

89,216 mi
Last recorded89,216 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 LWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 89,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front body damage

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 88,439 miles

Both rear & Offside front tyres slightly perished

Both rear springs slightly corroded

Slight nearside front body damage

Pass 22 Mar 2023 87,407 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

both rear springs slightly corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2022 85,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 85,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 83,988 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 83,322 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 83,321 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 81,480 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 79,807 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 77,755 miles

Oil leak slight ()

slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 10 Mar 2016 75,551 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 72,692 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 69,203 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 66,051 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 62,455 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 58,148 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 52,696 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 48,145 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 48,145 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 42,215 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 35,703 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 30,248 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 LWU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LWU, 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 LWU registered?

DF51 LWU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 February 2002.

Is DF51 LWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF51 LWU shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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