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BD51 EFN

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

136,593 mi
Last recorded136,593 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 EFN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 136,593 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 136,592 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 123,747 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 123,747 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 112,403 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2014 112,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 93,311 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2012 93,311 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2011

Oil leak

engine under tray fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2011

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

engine under tray fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2010

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

nearside rear tyre distorted

wipers dont always park in same place

Fail 6 Dec 2010

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

nearside rear tyre distorted

wipers dont always park in same place

Pass 4 Dec 2009

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

diesel on undertray, no signs of a leak

diesel smell under bonnet

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 4 Dec 2009

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

diesel on undertray, no signs of a leak

diesel smell under bonnet

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Nov 2008 66,284 miles

undershield fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 28 Nov 2008 66,284 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

undershield fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Dec 2007 60,671 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 54,585 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 54,585 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 EFN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 EFN, 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 EFN registered?

BD51 EFN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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