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BL51 OTX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

144,373 mi
Last recorded144,373 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 OTX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 144,373 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 144,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 135,891 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Jan 2017 135,891 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear noise from rear brakes

Pass 15 Jan 2016 124,562 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 112,012 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 112,012 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2014 100,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2014 100,187 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2013 88,371 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 88,371 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 76,478 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2011 64,471 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 64,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 53,040 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Jan 2010 53,040 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 44,072 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 44,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 33,079 miles

Oil leak

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 2 Feb 2007 28,766 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 23,567 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 OTX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 OTX, 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 OTX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 January 2002.

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