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BP51 VXT

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

138,531 mi
Last recorded138,531 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 138,531 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 116,433 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 107,447 miles

2x rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Front head light lens deteriorated

Nearside Front n/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2019 105,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight rusting front discs inner

Pass 21 Sep 2018 102,520 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear silencer rusted

Pass 15 Sep 2017 98,501 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Sep 2017 98,501 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 92,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front discs inner rusted

rear silencer outer skin rusted

Pass 15 Sep 2015 85,719 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 76,464 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 67,717 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 62,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 62,972 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 56,838 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 56,838 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 50,205 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 50,205 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 44,853 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 44,853 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 37,066 miles

unable to check areas undreside of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due to undertray

Pass 29 Mar 2007 28,907 miles

ecu light on dash?.

offside front tyre on 1.6mm,minimum legal limits.

rear wiper blade broken.

water level in expansion bottle low.

Pass 3 Feb 2006 20,633 miles

unable to check areas underside of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due to undertray

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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BP51 VXT is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VXT, 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 VXT registered?

BP51 VXT is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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