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DF51 LXW

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,732 mi
Last recorded83,732 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 LXW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 83,732 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 71,846 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 71,846 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 65,099 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 58,458 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 51,597 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 42,944 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 42,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 May 2010 35,824 miles

Front bumper insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

offside obligatory mirror cover damaged

Fail 6 May 2010 35,824 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

offside obligatory mirror cover damaged

Pass 26 May 2009 30,704 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 30,704 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 25,149 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 25,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 17,069 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 LXW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LXW, 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 LXW registered?

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

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