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BT51 KMG

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

85,519 mi
Last recorded85,519 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 KMG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 85,519 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 81,871 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear and ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 81,871 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear and ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 79,703 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 79,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 76,864 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 73,970 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 70,007 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 65,057 miles

Body has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

hand brake level need adjust

Fail 29 Nov 2016 65,057 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

hand brake level need adjust

Body has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Oil leak ()

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 62,653 miles

NO BRAKE TEST DUE TO PIPE COROSION !!

Fail 9 Dec 2015 62,538 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

NO BRAKE TEST DUE TO PIPE COROSION !!

Pass 3 Dec 2014 58,593 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 55,496 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 55,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 52,203 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 52,199 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 49,194 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 49,194 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 17 Dec 2010 46,668 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 46,668 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 44,338 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 41,373 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 37,575 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 34,077 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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BT51 KMG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BT51 KMG, 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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BT51 KMG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 January 2002.

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