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BL51 SNU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

200,272 mi
Last recorded200,272 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 SNU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 200,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 200,266 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Wipers not returning to park (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn AXLE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn AXLE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 194,019 miles

Nearside windscreen washer jet partially blocked

headlamps slightly opaque

outer sill trims fitted making thorough inspection of sill condition impossible

wipers not self parking

Fail 9 Nov 2017 194,016 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside windscreen washer jet partially blocked

headlamps slightly opaque

outer sill trims fitted making thorough inspection of sill condition impossible

wipers not self parking

Pass 11 Nov 2016 186,265 miles

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

headlamps slightly opaque

offside front outer tyre wall scrubbed and tread bald inner edge

outer sill trims fitted making thorough inspection of sill condition impossible

rear wiper missing

Fail 9 Nov 2016 186,263 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing near air box (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

headlamps slightly opaque

offside front outer tyre wall scrubbed and tread bald inner edge

outer sill trims fitted making thorough inspection of sill condition impossible

rear wiper missing

Pass 8 Sep 2015 178,563 miles

engine management light illuminated on dash

headlamps slightly opaque

offside wiper smearing slightly

plastic out sill trims fitted making thorough inspection impossible

rear exhaust silencer box heavily corroded

rear wiper missing

slight corrossion offside front inner wing

slight damage to offside front outer tyre wall

Pass 19 Sep 2014 171,747 miles

battery insercure but not able to slide

nearside front tyre wearing on edges and tread getting low

sill trims restricting inspection of both sills

Fail 19 Sep 2014 171,746 miles

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

battery insercure but not able to slide

nearside front tyre wearing on edges and tread getting low

sill trims restricting inspection of both sills

Pass 24 Sep 2013 162,250 miles

plastic sill trims restricting inspection of sills

rear silencer joint heavily corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2013 162,250 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

heatsheild insercure

plastic sill trims restricting inspection of sills

rear silencer joint heavily corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2012 154,203 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011

nearside rear light lens damaged

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight corrossion both front to rear brake pipes at load sensor valve

slight leak rear cexhaust joint

slight play offside front inner track rod end

Fail 22 Sep 2011

slight leak rear cexhaust joint

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside rear light lens damaged

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight corrossion both front to rear brake pipes at load sensor valve

slight play offside front inner track rod end

Pass 7 Sep 2010

drivers door mirror casing damaged

nearside rear light lens damaged

slight play nearside front drop link

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 6 Sep 2010

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

drivers door mirror casing damaged

nearside rear light lens damaged

slight play nearside front suspension drop link

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 8 Sep 2009

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

advise front washes

Fail 8 Sep 2009

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

advise front washes

Pass 11 Jul 2008 110,931 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 97,844 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 87,661 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 SNU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White 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 SNU, 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 SNU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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