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BP51 VYB

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,892 mi
Last recorded97,892 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 VYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 97,892 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Jun 2012 90,677 miles

Oil leak

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

all brake pipes corroded slightly.

exhaust front flexi deteriorated slightly.

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full examination of sills.

wipers starting to split.

Pass 4 Jul 2011 83,064 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 74,300 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 65,883 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 65,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 59,876 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 56,261 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 51,874 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 46,781 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 VYB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VYB, 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 VYB registered?

BP51 VYB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 January 2002.

Is BP51 VYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP51 VYB shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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