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BG51 VWC

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

98,595 mi
Last recorded98,595 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 VWC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 98,595 miles

Slight exhaust blow from centre section

Slight exhaust blow from rear section

Pass 29 Jul 2024 98,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer small hole (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded and leaking from the exit pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both are deteriorated and slightly fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

outer sill covers fitted at time of test corrosion inspection not possible

service brake imbalance on the rear axle only just passing. maintenance may be required n/s/r was the lowest reading

Pass 25 Jul 2023 98,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2023 98,007 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2022 97,472 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 97,470 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front MIL lamp on

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 May 2021 96,421 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner and outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen has damage nearside front (stone chip) (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner and outer edges devoid of tread inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2020 95,139 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear from load sensing valve to both rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Slight play in nearside front upper shock mount/bearing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 93,152 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 93,151 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Engine misfire

MIL on

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2018 90,784 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 88,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint very badly corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 88,576 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint very badly corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 85,732 miles

Nearside Rear service brake recording least effort

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear silencer joint very corroded but not leaking

Fail 25 Feb 2016 85,732 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear service brake recording least effort

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear silencer joint very corroded but not leaking

Pass 19 Mar 2015 82,947 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 82,945 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 80,381 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust outer skin corroded but not leaking at this time

Pass 13 Mar 2013 75,787 miles

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

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

both front tyre worn on very inner edge

front lower gearbox mount split

rear box and center pipe deterited at joint and reare box caseing

Fail 8 Mar 2013 75,787 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyre worn on very inner edge

front lower gearbox mount split

rear box and center pipe deterited at joint and reare box caseing

Pass 1 Mar 2012 71,015 miles

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

sill covers covering testible items

Pass 1 Aug 2011 67,215 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 63,508 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 63,508 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 58,629 miles

rear exhaust outer skin in poor condition

Pass 16 Feb 2009 53,276 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 47,353 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 37,518 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 25,604 miles

slight play in o/s/f top suspension mount

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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BG51 VWC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 BG51 VWC, 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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BG51 VWC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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