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DF51 MJE

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,943 mi
Last recorded126,943 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2015 126,943 miles

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 126,943 miles

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 108,115 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 108,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 97,438 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2013 97,438 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2012 87,042 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Mar 2011 79,435 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Mar 2011 79,435 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Feb 2010 76,246 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 70,074 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 70,074 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2008 63,142 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 63,142 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 50,888 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 37,480 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 MJE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MJE, 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 MJE registered?

DF51 MJE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 February 2002.

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