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BJ51 YVT

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

43,435 mi
Last recorded43,435 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 YVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 43,435 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 40,844 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 37,925 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 36,409 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 34,672 miles

Back box corroded

High level brake light

Pass 4 Nov 2020 33,773 miles

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

headlights misting

Pass 17 Apr 2019 30,471 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to exhaust back box

Pass 17 Apr 2018 28,449 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust back box

Pass 21 Jan 2014 25,137 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 24,304 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 23,360 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 22,691 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 22,280 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 21,688 miles

The high level stop lamp has a part not working.

Fail 31 Jan 2009 21,688 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

The high level stop lamp has a part not working.

Pass 26 Jan 2008 20,871 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 19,974 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 19,223 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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BJ51 YVT is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 BJ51 YVT, 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 BJ51 YVT registered?

BJ51 YVT is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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