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BP51 AJY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

156,288 mi
Last recorded156,288 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 AJY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 156,288 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 144,853 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 142,698 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 142,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 140,658 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 140,593 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/front tyre wearing thin on inner wall

o/s/front headlight slightly misted

Pass 24 Mar 2014 137,991 miles

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

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

adv. both headlights blurry

adv. exhaust backbox slightly corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2013 135,125 miles

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

adv. exhaust backbox corroded.

adv. n/s/f headlight misted.

Pass 14 Mar 2012 131,797 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 128,962 miles

All rear brake pipes slightly corroded in places.

Rear box outer casing slightly deteriorated.

Pass 3 Apr 2010 125,773 miles

O/S/F Sidelamp Dim

Rear Silencer Corroded

Slight Play In Front Suspension Top Mounts

Pass 28 Mar 2009 117,759 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 117,744 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 111,918 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 106,520 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 106,520 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 101,846 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 AJY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AJY, 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 AJY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 February 2002.

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