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BP51 AMX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

151,920 mi
Last recorded151,920 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 AMX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2013 151,920 miles

Oil leak

headlight lenses deteriorating

rear exhaust box corroding

rear heat shield loose

Fail 17 Dec 2013 151,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

headlight lenses deteriorating

rear exhaust box corroding

rear heat shield loose

Pass 2 Jan 2013 144,670 miles

o/s/r coil spring incomplete

rear ex box corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2013 144,669 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r coil spring incomplete

rear ex box corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2012 134,435 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 126,685 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 119,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 106,689 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 96,735 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 88,849 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 88,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Feb 2006 84,193 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 84,193 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 AMX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AMX, 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 AMX registered?

BP51 AMX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 February 2002.

Is BP51 AMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP51 AMX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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