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DF51 LXE

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,076 mi
Last recorded91,076 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 LXE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 91,076 miles

exhaust deteiorated.

Fail 28 May 2015 91,060 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

exhaust deteiorated.

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

Pass 23 May 2014 87,805 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 84,103 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 81,349 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 78,420 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2011 78,420 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 75,005 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 71,268 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 67,933 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 64,813 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 55,937 miles

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

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 LXE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LXE, 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 LXE registered?

DF51 LXE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 January 2002.

Is DF51 LXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF51 LXE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DF51 LXE have outstanding finance?

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