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AR51 BTZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,104 mi
Last recorded130,104 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 BTZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 130,104 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 130,104 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 127,148 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 110,787 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 98,481 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 83,145 miles

OS door mirror backing broken

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 83,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

OS door mirror backing broken

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 68,683 miles

offside mirror damage

engine management lamp illuminated

exhaust rear box corroding

nearside rear tyre wearing on the inside edge

offside rear wheel bearing slight play

screen damage

Fail 1 Nov 2011 68,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

engine management lamp illuminated

nearside rear tyre wearing on the inside edge

offside mirror damage

offside rear wheel bearing slight play

screen damage

Pass 28 Oct 2010 52,107 miles

engine managment lamp illuminated

front tyres worn close to legal limits

sidewall damage evident to nearside front tyre

travel on parking brake lever

Fail 27 Oct 2010 52,107 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

engine managment lamp illuminated

front tyres worn close to legal limits

sidewall damage evident to nearside front tyre

travel on parking brake lever

Pass 23 Sep 2009 38,289 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Pass 29 Oct 2008 35,779 miles

Exhaust corroding.

Pass 5 Nov 2007 32,702 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 29,227 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 24,990 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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AR51 BTZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AR51 BTZ, 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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AR51 BTZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 February 2002.

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