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BL51 WRP

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

133,431 mi
Last recorded133,431 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 133,431 miles

oil leak

rear suspension corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2016 124,870 miles

fuel filler pipe insecure

light corrosion by rear axle beam mounting

light corrosion n/s/r pipe

light corrosion to front subframe

light corrosion to o/s/r brake back plates

Fail 8 Nov 2016 124,317 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect full beam image bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported brake hose and brake pipe (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs worn

fuel filler pipe insecure

light corrosion by rear axle beam mounting

light corrosion to front subframe

light corrosion to n/s/r brake pipe

light corrosion to o/s/r brake back plates

Pass 9 Nov 2015 116,802 miles

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

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

both front brake discs corroded on inside edge

both front headlight lenses opaque

nearside front sub frame mount corroded

sill covers fitted - unable to fully inspect sills

slight play in nearside steering rack

under shield fitted unable to fully inspect components

Fail 27 Oct 2015 116,599 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded & holed (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

both front brake discs corroded on inside edge

both front headlight lenses opaque

nearside front sub frame mount corroded

sill covers fitted - unable to fully inspect sills

slight play in nearside steering rack

under shield fitted unable to fully inspect components

Pass 30 Oct 2014 110,951 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs corroded

nearside front shock absorber weak

offside front hub / leg surface corrosion

offside rear tyre deformed

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust flange corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

sill covers fitted unable to inspect sills

Pass 8 Nov 2013 105,659 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 5 Nov 2013 105,659 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 25 Sep 2012 97,926 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 97,926 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 92,075 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 89,849 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 89,847 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 88,845 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 17 Sep 2009 88,845 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 85,077 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 74,507 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 74,507 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 66,944 miles

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

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

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 WRP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WRP, 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 WRP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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