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BL51 OTJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

111,169 mi
Last recorded111,169 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 111,169 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 101,753 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 92,047 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 92,047 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 77,916 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS+NS (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 56,981 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 48,151 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 46,974 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 42,052 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 42,052 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 38,212 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 38,212 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 34,759 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 31,682 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 27,943 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 24,359 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 19,245 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 15,673 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 11,650 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 11,100 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 10,378 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 9,434 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 9,434 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 8,282 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 6,375 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 OTJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 OTJ, 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 OTJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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