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DF51 LXC

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,002 mi
Last recorded57,002 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 57,002 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi and back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2021 57,002 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi and back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 51,418 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 51,418 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 47,342 miles

Exhaust flexible joint leak

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2019 47,342 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose insecure Filler neck hose clamp missing (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust flexible joint leak

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 41,829 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe, pipe also slightly deteriated (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake hose leading to brake servo (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush mounting bush (2.7.4)

rear silencer box flange slightly deteriated

Fail 7 Apr 2018 41,829 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and offside (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe, pipe also slightly deteriated (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake hose leading to brake servo (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush mounting bush (2.7.4)

rear silencer box flange slightly deteriated

Pass 1 Apr 2017 39,662 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 39,360 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 39,095 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 38,844 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 38,570 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 38,103 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 37,310 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 37,310 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 36,654 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 35,919 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 35,031 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 34,217 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 LXC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LXC, 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 LXC registered?

DF51 LXC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 February 2002.

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