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DF51 TJY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

117,843 mi
Last recorded117,843 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 117,843 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 112,499 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 106,703 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front signs of accident damage

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 106,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 99,601 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 92,680 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 86,299 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 79,698 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 74,656 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 66,967 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2008 57,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pipes greased up

Pass 9 Oct 2008 57,749 miles

brake pipes greased up

Pass 24 Oct 2007 47,786 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 47,785 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 32,839 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 TJY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 TJY, 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 TJY registered?

DF51 TJY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 February 2002.

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The MOT history for DF51 TJY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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