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BP51 AHY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

194,702 mi
Last recorded194,702 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 AHY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2018 194,702 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Fuel running down rear of engine block, by fuel pump, location not visible. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn nearside centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn nearside rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust rear box missing one hanger but secure

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 181,290 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all metal brake pipes corroding

both front headlights deteriorated pattern weak

play both front top strut mounts

rear exhaust box corroding slight blow

sill kit fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2017 181,290 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all metal brake pipes corroding

both front headlights deteriorated pattern weak

play both front top strut mounts

rear exhaust box corroding slight blow

sill kit fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2016 170,670 miles

Nearside Front top strut mount slight play

Offside Front metal brake pipe corroded

chip in screen

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust box corroded slight blow

rear metal brake pipes corroded

sill kit fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2016 170,670 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front top strut mount slight play

Offside Front metal brake pipe corroded

chip in screen

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust box corroded slight blow

rear metal brake pipes corroded

sill kit fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2015 158,428 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing edges

Offside Front tyre worn edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

nearside front headlight condensated

rear exhaust box corroding

rear metal brake pipes corroding

sill kit fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2014

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

nearside rear tyre worn edges

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

rear exhaust box corroded

sill kit fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2013 132,092 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 121,015 miles

chip in screen

rear box corroded

sill kit fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2011 110,653 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 97,612 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight wear to nsr tyre in places

Fail 1 Dec 2010 97,612 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight wear to nsr tyre in places

Pass 11 Dec 2009 86,643 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs showing wear

Pass 12 Dec 2008 45,625 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 45,625 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Dec 2007 65,768 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 65,768 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 53,779 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 40,772 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 AHY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AHY, 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 AHY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 January 2002.

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