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BP51 ABU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

106,547 mi
Last recorded106,547 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 ABU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2016 106,547 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both headlight lens deteriorating

Exhaust deteriorating

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 102,442 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 98,181 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 92,073 miles

Both front tyres close to limit

Both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Nearside front brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 28 Jul 2012 83,351 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 76,264 miles

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2010 68,769 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 61,452 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 53,126 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 46,068 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 42,246 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 30,841 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 ABU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ABU, 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 BP51 ABU registered?

BP51 ABU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 February 2002.

Is BP51 ABU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP51 ABU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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