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DF51 ODU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,356 mi
Last recorded157,356 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 ODU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2015 157,356 miles

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

advanced corrosion to front and rear metal brake pipes

headlight beam images poor

Pass 27 Jun 2014 155,661 miles

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

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

corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Fail 21 Jun 2014 155,657 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 21 Jun 2013 142,909 miles

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

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

dampness on brake comp valve

Fail 18 Jun 2013 142,907 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

dampness on brake comp valve

Pass 16 May 2012 129,553 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 129,553 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

brake load valve stiff

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2011 113,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Slight play in the o/side top suspension swivel bush

Pass 11 Jun 2010 106,163 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 96,219 miles

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

front tyres worn very low on inner edges

Pass 3 Jun 2008 85,029 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 74,159 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 46,650 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 46,650 miles

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

one bulb out in high level brake light

Pass 10 Jun 2005 29,514 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 ODU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey 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 ODU, 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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DF51 ODU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 February 2002.

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