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BN51 URW

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

157,027 mi
Last recorded157,027 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 URW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2012 157,027 miles

oil leak

tyres worn low

Fail 11 Dec 2012 156,633 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2011 136,744 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 136,287 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2011 135,918 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 19 May 2011 126,081 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

windsreen marked

Pass 22 Apr 2010 96,616 miles

windscreen marked

Fail 16 Apr 2010 95,613 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front wipers not parking correctly

windscreen marked

Pass 20 Apr 2009 84,549 miles

N/S/F TYRE IS WORN LOW AND HAS HAD A REPAIR OUTER CENTRAL 3/4 NOT ADVICED

O/S/F BRAKE PIPE IS DAMP WITH OIL

OIL LEAKS ENGINE AREA

SILLS COVERED UNABLE TO CHECK FULLY FOR CORROSION

SLIGHT PLAY O/S/F STEERING RACK END

SLIGHT PLAY O/S/F SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTING

THE N/S/R AND O/S/R TYRES ARE WORN LOW

THE REAR EXHAUST BACK BOX IS CORRODED AT JOINT

Fail 16 Apr 2009 84,549 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

N/S/F TYRE IS WORN LOW AND HAS HAD A REPAIR OUTER CENTRAL 3/4 NOT ADVICED

O/S/F BRAKE PIPE IS DAMP WITH OIL

OIL LEAKS ENGINE AREA

SILLS COVERED UNABLE TO CHECK FULLY FOR CORROSION

SLIGHT PLAY O/S/F STEERING RACK END

SLIGHT PLAY O/S/F SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTING

THE N/S/R AND O/S/R TYRES ARE WORN LOW

THE REAR EXHAUST BACK BOX IS CORRODED AT JOINT

Pass 20 Feb 2008 80,127 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 71,513 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 58,127 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 URW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 BN51 URW, 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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BN51 URW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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