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BL51 KMA

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

93,777 mi
Last recorded93,777 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 KMA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2018 93,777 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of rear spring mounting points (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested due to system leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases two leaks - front flexi joint and rear back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened at base of spring - risk of spring becoming detached (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened at base of spring - risk of spring becoming detached (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside wing mirror glass coming loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre perishing along tread grooves

unable to fully inspect wheels and wheel bolts due to trims fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2017 85,215 miles

Front NUMBER PLATE DETERIATING

Front SECTION EXHAUST DETERIATED.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear SILENCER HAS A SLIGHT LEAK

Fail 17 Jun 2017 85,203 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported CENTER SECTION (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR SECTION (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR SECTION (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front NUMBER PLATE DETERIATING

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear SILENCER HAS A SLIGHT LEAK

Pass 1 Jul 2016 77,722 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 74,651 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 74,650 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 70,554 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 64,621 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 59,165 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 54,165 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 49,005 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)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 44,665 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 40,602 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 36,439 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 36,439 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 32,251 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 27,005 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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BL51 KMA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BL51 KMA, 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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BL51 KMA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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