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BP51 ABK

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

83,914 mi
Last recorded83,914 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 83,914 miles

o/s door mirror cover missing = front wipers not self park = some corrosion/pitting both rear brake pipes to flexy hoses = exhaust downpipe flexy worn = some corrosion/peeling both rear coil springs

some wear/play n/s/f top suspension mount bush = o/s/f tyre aprx 4mm = o/s/r tyre aprx 3/4mm = N/S/F TYRE COMING CLOSE APRX 3MM AND WEAR ON EDGES

Fail 31 Mar 2014 78,615 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

front wipers not auto parking = o/s/r tyre coming close aprx 3/4mm and balding inner edge = some corrosion/pitting both rear brake pipes to flexy hoses = some corrosion both rear coil springs = some wear/movment n/s/f top strut mounting bearing

Pass 31 Mar 2014 78,615 miles

front wipers not auto parking = o/s/r tyre coming close aprx 3/4mm and balding inner edge = some corrosion/pitting both rear brake pipes to flexy hoses = some corrosion both rear coil springs = some wear/movment n/s/f top strut mounting bearing

Pass 9 Apr 2013 73,507 miles

front wipers not park (automatic) = rear wiper inoprative

some corrosion o/s/r brake pipe = o/s/r tyre coming close aprx 3mm= both rear suspensoion coil springs corroded/peeling = slight mist/leak p.a.s rack = some wear movment both front top strut mountings

Fail 9 Apr 2013 73,507 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front wipers not park (automatic) = rear wiper inoprative

some corrosion o/s/r brake pipe = o/s/r tyre coming close aprx 3mm= both rear suspensoion coil springs corroded/peeling = slight mist/leak p.a.s rack = some wear movment both front top strut mountings

Fail 12 Apr 2012 69,138 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT APRX 2/4MM BALD ON EDGES = N/S/R TYRE VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT APRX 3MM AND SIDE WALL PERISHING = slight sweat/leak p.a.s rack area = both rear suspension coil springs corroded/peeling

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 69,138 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT APRX 2/4MM BALD ON EDGES = N/S/R TYRE VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT APRX 3MM AND SIDE WALL PERISHING = slight sweat/leak p.a.s rack area = both rear suspension coil springs corroded/peeling

Pass 7 Apr 2011 64,564 miles

rear wiper blade req,d - front wipers not parking on auto - n/s/r tyre side wall perishing

Fail 7 Apr 2011 64,564 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear wiper blade req,d - front wipers not parking on auto - n/s/r tyre side wall perishing

Pass 19 Mar 2010 60,480 miles

engine managment light on - rear brake noisy - service light on

n/s mirror glass cracked - rear wiper blade req,d - some play both front top strut bearing/mtgs - n/s/f tyre come close aprx 2.5mm - n/s/r tyre come close aprx 3mm - o/s/f tyre come close aprx 3mm -

Fail 19 Mar 2010 60,480 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

engine managment light on - rear brake noisy - service light on

n/s mirror glass cracked - rear wiper blade req,d - some play both front top strut bearing/mtgs - n/s/f tyre come close aprx 2.5mm - n/s/r tyre come close aprx 3mm - o/s/f tyre come close aprx 3mm -

Pass 24 Mar 2009 57,106 miles

n/s door mirror glass cracked rear wiper req serious gearbox oil leak both rear brake flexy ferruls corroded n/s/r and o/s/f tyres coming close aprx 3mm

Pass 27 Mar 2008 52,978 miles

n/s door mirror glass cracked front brake pads aprox 80% worn req change soon eng/gear box oil leak some movment both fr4ont top strut mtgs

Fail 27 Mar 2008 52,978 miles

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

n/s door mirror glass cracked front brake pads aprox 80% worn req change soon eng/gear box oil leak some movment both fr4ont top strut mtgs

Pass 3 Apr 2007 47,756 miles

n/s door mirror glass cracked †oil level very low not showing on dipstick †both front wheel trims missing †o/s/r tyre worn aprox 2/3mm and sidwall cracking †SERIOUS OIL LEAK FROM GEARBOX

Fail 3 Apr 2007 47,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s door mirror glass cracked †oil level very low not showing on dipstick †both front wheel trims missing †o/s/r tyre worn aprox 2/3mm and sidwall cracking †SERIOUS OIL LEAK FROM GEARBOX

Pass 4 Apr 2006 41,222 miles

Nearside Front 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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BP51 ABK 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 58.8%.

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 BP51 ABK, 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 ABK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 February 2002.

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