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BD51 CXU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

91,052 mi
Last recorded91,052 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2011
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 CXU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2011 91,052 miles

Front registration plate will need attention soon.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall,advise to change.

Nearside rear handbrake will need attention soon.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 91,052 miles

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

Front registration plate will need attention soon.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall,advise to change.

Nearside rear handbrake will need attention soon.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 82,468 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear h/brake effort low

slight bulge nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 8 Apr 2010 82,468 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear h/brake effort low

slight bulge nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 30 Mar 2009 75,012 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)

Fail 28 Mar 2009 74,930 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Apr 2008 58,696 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 58,696 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine management light on===air filter missing===cambelt cover missing===battery insecure===both rear tyres wearing very low===osf tyre wearing very low

Fail 31 Jul 2007 54,975 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

nearside and offside rear tyres wear on inner and outer edge

nearside front tyre wear on inner and outer edge

Pass 31 Jul 2007 54,975 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres wear on inner and outer edge

nearside front tyre wear on inner and outer edge

Pass 1 Aug 2006 46,668 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 46,668 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsf tyre sidewall poor condition acceptable at test

Pass 10 Jun 2006 46,660 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL POOR & CRACKES IN TREAD

Pass 30 Jan 2006 44,387 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 44,387 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Engin managment light on

Near side front tyre side wall damage

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

nail in tyre

oil leak

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 CXU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 CXU, 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 BD51 CXU registered?

BD51 CXU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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