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BT51 KOD

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,270 mi
Last recorded102,270 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 KOD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2013 102,270 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 102,252 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 101,180 miles

Coolant leak

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2011 99,270 miles

rear brake pipes greased

Fail 15 Mar 2010 93,290 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 93,290 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 84,340 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 73,393 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 73,393 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Fail 5 Mar 2007 62,798 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 62,798 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 52,185 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 52,185 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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BT51 KOD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BT51 KOD, 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 BT51 KOD registered?

BT51 KOD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 January 2002.

Is BT51 KOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT51 KOD shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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