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BP51 AKG

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,667 mi
Last recorded104,667 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 104,667 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2017 129,445 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 125,773 miles

Advise battery insecure

Advise front brake disc's pitted inner face

Fail 1 Jun 2016 125,561 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear section (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear section (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts Fouling anti roll bar (3.6.B.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Nearside front sub frame next to wishbone mounting (6.1.A.1)

Advise battery insecure

Advise front brake disc's pitted inner face

Fail 18 Jun 2015 190,641 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2015 190,641 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 23 May 2015 190,683 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

washers poor

Pass 2 May 2014 187,339 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 2 May 2014 187,339 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 4 May 2013 180,659 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 180,659 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 180,658 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 177,949 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 172,034 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 16,649 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 160,094 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 152,495 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 143,994 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 AKG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AKG, 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 AKG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 February 2002.

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