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BP51 XKY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,569 mi
Last recorded86,569 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 XKY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 86,569 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 86,564 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 83,840 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre slighty perished

wiper blades slighty worn

Pass 6 Sep 2013 80,253 miles

rear exhaust joint corroded [not blowing]

Fail 3 Sep 2013 80,253 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust joint corroded [not blowing]

Pass 23 Aug 2012 74,757 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 74,757 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 70,693 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 67,413 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 67,413 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 62,496 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 62,496 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 59,642 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 52,750 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2006 52,750 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 51,185 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 XKY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XKY, 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 XKY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 February 2002.

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