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BL51 YPT

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,450 mi
Last recorded85,450 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 YPT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 85,450 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated has minor leaking of exhaust gases

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Nearside and offside front (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 May 2017 85,414 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated has minor leaking of exhaust gases

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Nearside and offside front (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 74,977 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre side wall damaged

vehicle not fitted with abs as standard

windscreen scratched internally

Fail 4 Apr 2016 74,558 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported x2 rubber mounts (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' phone bracket (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' necklace on rear view mirror (8.3.1e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre side wall damaged

vehicle not fitted with abs as standard

windscreen scratched internally

Pass 9 Mar 2015
Fail 5 Mar 2015

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 61,591 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 61,591 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust joint corroded.

Pass 3 Apr 2013 57,695 miles

N/S of steering rack slightly damp.

N/S/F tyre damaged on outer sidewall.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear exhaust joint very rusty.

Slight play in both front suspension top mounts.

Pass 20 Apr 2012 53,064 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 47,122 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 43,146 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 38,256 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2009 38,247 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 31,670 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 24,562 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 19,461 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 YPT is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YPT, 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 YPT is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 January 2002.

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