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BL51 NUP

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,970 mi
Last recorded109,970 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 NUP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 109,970 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 109,966 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 107,537 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 102,942 miles

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

coolant light on

service light on

Pass 28 Jan 2014 98,340 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 92,848 miles

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

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

osf tyre wearing low on outer edge,rear tyres stepping

play in osf drop link

rear number plate deterioating

Pass 17 Dec 2012 92,848 miles

osf tyre wearing low on outer edge,rear tyres stepping

play in osf drop link

rear number plate deterioating

Pass 16 Dec 2011 82,775 miles

play in osf drop link

Fail 15 Dec 2011 82,769 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

oil low

play in osf drop link

Pass 21 Dec 2010 71,800 miles

osf indicator discoloured,osr brake pipes corroding,wear on front brake discs

Pass 23 Dec 2009 63,183 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 31 Dec 2008 53,368 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 44,952 miles

recomend front tyres in aprox 1000-1500 mls on 3mm

Pass 3 Jan 2007 40,116 miles

bolt in n/s/f wheel in at awchward angle & may be cross threaded.

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 NUP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NUP, 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 NUP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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