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BP51 VYJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

226,068 mi
Last recorded226,068 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 226,068 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 223,069 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 11 Jul 2015 223,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 12 Jul 2014 219,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 219,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 215,163 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2013 215,163 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 207,586 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 207,540 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 199,237 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 199,214 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 189,728 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 179,777 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 169,261 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 155,446 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 138,525 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VYJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VYJ, 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 VYJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 January 2002.

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