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BP51 AAX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

108,381 mi
Last recorded108,381 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 AAX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 108,381 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Rear Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jan 2019 108,381 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Rear Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 96,621 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 96,021 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 95,198 miles

Centre and rear sections of exhaust are corroded

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced water ingress (1.7.5a)

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

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

Plastic guards prevent a full inspection of sills

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 94,428 miles

Centre and rear sections of exhaust are corroded at joint

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Plastic guards prevent a full inspection of sills

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 92,881 miles

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)

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

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

Rear silencer is deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2013 88,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 80,550 miles

Rear exhaust joint is corroded

Rear number plate is slightly deteriorated

Rear silencer is deteriorated

The tail section of o/s/r spring is missing

Pass 26 Jan 2011 72,871 miles

Front discs are worn and corroding

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 63,933 miles

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

Rear number plate is beginning to deteriorate

Sill guards prevent a full inspection of these areas

Pass 28 Jan 2009 54,988 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 45,945 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 38,174 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 29,709 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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BP51 AAX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BP51 AAX, 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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BP51 AAX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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