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BN51 FCA

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

207,810 mi
Last recorded207,810 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 FCA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 207,810 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides drum (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2024 200,522 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides drum (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2023 193,203 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 191,562 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides drum (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 183,609 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 175,985 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 169,206 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 163,613 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 153,385 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 152,746 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 143,725 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 137,634 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2013 130,839 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorated

windscreen marked

Fail 1 Feb 2013 130,839 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorated

windscreen marked

Pass 2 Dec 2011 121,705 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2010 114,670 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 101,298 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 101,296 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 89,135 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Nov 2008 89,090 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 76,661 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 76,661 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 64,889 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 51,754 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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BN51 FCA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BN51 FCA, 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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What year was BN51 FCA registered?

BN51 FCA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 January 2002.

Is BN51 FCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 FCA shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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