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BP51 WBG

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

101,102 mi
Last recorded101,102 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 WBG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 101,102 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 101,043 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust rubbers split

coolent leak

eml on

near side front wheel bolt wrong type

play in rack

wire hanging down off side front

Pass 19 Feb 2011 84,704 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 73,456 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

nearside headlight on lower limit of tolerance

plastic covers fitted to sills, not alowing full inspection.

Pass 4 Feb 2010 73,456 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside headlight on lower limit of tolerance

plastic covers fitted to sills, not alowing full inspection.

Pass 19 Feb 2009 62,060 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight damage to front bumper

Pass 20 Feb 2008 50,937 miles

THE CENTRE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORODED

Fail 19 Feb 2008 50,937 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

THE CENTRE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORODED

THE O/S/F UPPER SUSPENSION TOP MOUNT IS WORN

Pass 5 Feb 2007 40,701 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 40,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 20 Feb 2006 33,064 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WORN

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 33,064 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WORN

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 WBG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 WBG, 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 WBG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 February 2002.

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