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BC51 LYS

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

171,214 mi
Last recorded171,214 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC51 LYS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 171,214 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 171,214 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 170,278 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear between hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 170,278 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at cylinder head (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear between hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 169,537 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 168,478 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 168,467 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 167,540 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2015 167,540 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2014 157,793 miles

1>brake discs slightly worn/pitted2>nearside front tyre inner edge getting bold

Pass 16 Jul 2013 153,745 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 150,198 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 147,302 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 142,799 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 138,620 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 134,232 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 129,711 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 114,339 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s front tyre has damage to sidewall

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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BC51 LYS is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BC51 LYS, 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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BC51 LYS is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 January 2002.

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