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DF51 SNK

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,145 mi
Last recorded128,145 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 128,145 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 120,216 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 120,216 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 117,115 miles

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

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 113,932 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 107,690 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2015 107,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 31 May 2014 90,384 miles

all metal b pipesstarting to corrode

Fail 12 May 2014 90,384 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

wipers split

Pass 22 May 2013 86,799 miles

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

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded along most of length - borderline in some sections

nearside front shock absorber - reduced damping effect

nearside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm

offside front brake corroded - borderline

rear exhaust silencer / rear joint and centre silencer corroded

Fail 21 May 2013 86,796 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded along most of length - borderline in some sections

nearside front shock absorber - reduced damping effect

nearside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm

offside front brake corroded - borderline

rear exhaust silencer / rear joint and centre silencer corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2012 82,504 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

o/s front to rear brake pipe has corrosion where joins rear flexible brake pipe

Pass 4 Feb 2011 76,644 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 71,445 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 71,445 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 64,938 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 59,947 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Dec 2006 54,803 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 44,512 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 SNK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 SNK, 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 SNK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 February 2002.

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