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BL51 LYD

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

60,757 mi
Last recorded60,757 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 LYD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 60,757 miles

Engine management light on

N/S rear tyre side wall perishing

O/S front anti roll bar link rubber split

O/S head light beam image low

Rear brake pipes corroded

oil level low

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 60,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine management light on

N/S rear tyre side wall perishing

O/S front anti roll bar link rubber split

O/S head light beam image low

Rear brake pipes corroded

oil level low

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 49,334 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

rear tailend silincer box deterioated

Fail 24 Nov 2012 49,334 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine oil level below minimum / empty

rear tailend silincer box deterioated

Pass 1 Nov 2011 43,884 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 43,500 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 43,500 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 42,940 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 42,041 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 38,195 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 35,061 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 LYD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LYD, 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 LYD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 January 2002.

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