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BD51 AWU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

166,117 mi
Last recorded166,117 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 AWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 166,117 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both centre rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear and middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65r15 bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wipers don't self park when operated

Fail 29 Apr 2019 165,776 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both centre rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear and middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65r15 on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65r15 very close (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65r15 bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front tyre size 185/65r15 rear tyre size 195/65r15

wipers don't self park when operated

Pass 26 Apr 2018 154,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 154,378 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 May 2017 145,011 miles

Side walls cracking on nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 May 2017 145,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Side walls cracking on nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2016 144,192 miles

Centre & rear exhaust sections very deteriorated

Corrosion to offside rear metal brake pipe

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

Nearside & offside head light lenses deteriorating

Pass 10 Jun 2015 142,559 miles

2x front brake discs worn thin

2x headlamp lenses deteriorating

Exhaust center & rear sections deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2014 140,665 miles

Different size tyres fitted to vehilce Front 195/65x15 Rear 185/65x15

Exhaust sytem deteriorated

Head lamp lenses deteriorating

Fail 3 Jun 2014 140,565 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Different size tyres fitted to vehilce Front 195/65x15 Rear 185/65x15

Exhaust sytem deteriorated

Head lamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 17 Jun 2013 137,327 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 137,233 miles

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

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

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

exhaust mis section to back box joint deteriorating

Pass 6 Jul 2010 127,539 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 127,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 120,499 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 120,499 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 109,450 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 92,016 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 72,227 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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BD51 AWU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BD51 AWU, 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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BD51 AWU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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