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DN51 LXF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,374 mi
Last recorded144,374 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 LXF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 144,374 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 144,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 134,249 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Uneven to 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 125,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside rear tyre tread cracking

Fail 6 Feb 2015 125,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 3 Feb 2014 113,313 miles

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

oil leak - dip stick insecure could be the cause

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Fail 3 Feb 2014 113,313 miles

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

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

oil leak - dip stick insecure could be the cause

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 4 Jan 2013 95,736 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 77,657 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 72,216 miles

Rear silencer slightly corroded,(outer skin only)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 66,217 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 60,022 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre has deep cracks

Pass 7 Dec 2007 53,553 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 46,571 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 37,117 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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DN51 LXF 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 80%.

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 DN51 LXF, 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 DN51 LXF registered?

DN51 LXF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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