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BP51 XOJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

143,475 mi
Last recorded143,475 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 143,475 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 143,475 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 133,634 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3ml and osr also wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 121,972 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 121,972 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 109,628 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 98,510 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 86,172 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 86,172 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Movement in the nearside front strut top mounting

Fail 5 Dec 2011 76,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 76,683 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 63,467 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 53,738 miles

slight movement in both front top suspension mounts

Fail 23 Nov 2009 53,738 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight movement in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 25 Nov 2008 45,639 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 45,639 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 37,191 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 28,927 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 19,869 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 19,869 miles

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

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 XOJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XOJ, 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 XOJ registered?

BP51 XOJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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