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BL51 NTC

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

221,843 mi
Last recorded221,843 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 NTC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 221,843 miles

front sub frame corroding

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

oil on engine and gearbox

slight play in steering rack

Fail 23 Feb 2018 221,828 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking pipe (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

front pads worn low

front sub frame corroding

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

oil on engine and gearbox

slight fluctuation to front brakes

slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Feb 2017 202,802 miles

both front tyres heavily bold on inner edges and 2mm

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre bold on edges and on legal limit

Pass 12 Feb 2016 182,477 miles

offside rear tyre 3mm

Fail 9 Feb 2016 182,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 14 Feb 2015 165,478 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 11 Feb 2015 165,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front discs lipped

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

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 31 Jan 2014 142,122 miles

Exhaust back box badly corroded,brackets snapped,being held up with wire( not insecure)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2013 125,470 miles

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

corrosion to metal brake pipes

rear silencer corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2013 125,116 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion to metal brake pipes

rear silencer corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2012 109,571 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

nearside front tyre side wall cut

Fail 7 Feb 2012 109,571 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

nearside front tyre side wall cut

Pass 5 Feb 2011 99,307 miles

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

Oil leak

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Feb 2011 99,288 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2010 85,440 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside front wiper is slightly smearing

Pass 13 Jan 2009 69,019 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 68,977 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Battery insecure

odd size tyres front to rear axles

Pass 16 Jan 2008 67,910 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 67,910 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 62,753 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 48,972 miles

nearside head light patern poor

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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BL51 NTC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BL51 NTC, 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 NTC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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