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DF51 LXR

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,850 mi
Last recorded75,850 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 75,850 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

exhaust very corroded at center and back box join

front screen scratched

Pass 9 Jul 2013 76,946 miles

centre and rear exhaust boxs corroded but secure

corrosion noted to main and rear brake pipes

Fail 9 Jul 2013 71,491 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre and rear exhaust boxs corroded but secure

corrosion noted to main and rear brake pipes

Pass 9 Jul 2012 65,408 miles

corrosion noted to rear and main brake pipes

wiper blade damage noted to front screen

Fail 9 Jul 2012 65,408 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion noted to rear and main brake pipes

wiper blade damage noted to front screen

Pass 7 Jul 2011 57,772 miles

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

corrosion noted to rear brake pipes

wiper damage noted to ns of front windscreen

Fail 6 Jul 2011 57,772 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

corrosion noted to rear brake pipes

wiper damage noted to ns of front windscreen

Fail 24 Mar 2010 50,927 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 50,927 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 47,357 miles

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

some damage noted to rear No plate

Pass 10 Mar 2008 43,014 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 37,956 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 29,592 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 LXR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LXR, 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 LXR registered?

DF51 LXR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 February 2002.

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