MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
215,220 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage slight corroded
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Brake load sensing valve linkage ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front fuel pipe slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Exhaust back box corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe slightly corroded To all four wheel cylinders (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Rear brake pipes are slightly corroded
Rear unable to inspect rear seat belts due to seat covers being fitted!
brake pipes greased
fuel residue on engine unable to see any leaks!
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both nearside and offside fronts (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp lens is faded (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear brake pipes are slightly corroded
Rear unable to inspect rear seat belts due to seat covers being fitted!
brake pipes greased
fuel residue on engine unable to see any leaks!
BATTERY INSECURE
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE, ON LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6mm
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO DRUM (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front STEERING ARM INNER JOINT SLIGHT PLAY
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO DRUM (3.6.B.2c)
Rear EXHAUST SILENCER DETERIORATED
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
BATTERY INSECURE
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE, ON LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6mm
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO DRUM (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front STEERING ARM INNER JOINT SLIGHT PLAY
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO DRUM (3.6.B.2c)
Rear EXHAUST SILENCER DETERIORATED
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
rear silencer deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
front brake discs slightly worn
rear silencer deteriorated
2 rear and nearside front brake pipes slightly corroded (TREATED)
Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
centre rear metal brake pipe moderatly corroded (treated)
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
Oil leak
2 rear and nearside front brake pipes slightly corroded (TREATED)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
centre rear metal brake pipe moderatly corroded (treated)
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
Oil leak
FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
O/S/F AND N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Oil leak
REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED
REAR EXHAUST BADLY CORRODED
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
O/S/F AND N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED
REAR EXHAUST BADLY CORRODED
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
O/S/F WIPER SPLIT
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
REAR EXHAUST CORRODED
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
O/S/F WIPER SPLIT
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
REAR EXHAUST CORRODED
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Nearside Front 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)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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BT51 KTL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 KTL, 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 KTL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 February 2002.
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