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BP51 AKX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 AKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015
Fail 5 Feb 2015

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 215,493 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 201,502 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 186,171 miles

light switch plays up

Fail 1 Feb 2012 186,171 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

light switch plays up

very bad oil leck

Pass 2 Feb 2011 173,888 miles

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

light switch

Pass 29 Jan 2010 162,717 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 155,415 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 155,415 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 147,960 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 140,430 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 123,531 miles

oil leak

one bulb inop. in high level brake light.

Fail 13 Jan 2006 123,531 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

oil leak

one bulb inop. in high level brake light.

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 AKX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AKX, 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 AKX registered?

BP51 AKX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 January 2002.

Is BP51 AKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP51 AKX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BP51 AKX have outstanding finance?

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