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BT51 KUX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 KUX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2016

Brake pipe excessively corroded off side front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front rear metal pipes in 3 places (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in inner side wall

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

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

exhaust back box hanger broken

Pass 3 Dec 2015

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Only just pasted emissions test requires attention

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear silencer covers deteriated

Pass 28 Nov 2014 135,977 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front metal brake pipe rusted and requires attention

Pass 5 Dec 2013 127,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 117,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear combination lens cracked

offside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 23 Nov 2011 107,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on edges and low tread depth

damage to nearside rear lamp

Fail 24 Nov 2010 99,123 miles

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

intermittent EML light

nearside rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 24 Nov 2010 99,123 miles

intermittent EML light

nearside rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2009 90,999 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 80,140 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 71,844 miles

Nearside Rear 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 exhaust silencer in poor condition

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

Pass 29 Nov 2007 71,844 miles

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

Pass 15 Mar 2007 62,119 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges and slightly distorted

chips in windscreen zone A and B

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 23 Mar 2006 52,409 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 KUX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KUX, 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 KUX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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The MOT history for BT51 KUX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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