MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,526 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front side light dim
Offside Rear Shock absorber outer sleeve adrift
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front side light dim
Offside Rear Shock absorber outer sleeve adrift
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Various brake pipes, front & rear, greased.
Front brake imbalance 26%
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)
REAR EXHAUST BOX COVER ROTTED BUT NOT BLOWING
o/s/r tyre getting low just on markers
rear outer cover on exhaust box rotted and hanging down
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BL51 VXN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.
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 VXN, 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 VXN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 January 2002.
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