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BT51 KVA

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,657 mi
Last recorded78,657 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 KVA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 78,657 miles

Offside Rear nail in tread of tyre.

front arch liners fitted.

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

oil leak.

outer sill covers fitted.

underbody corrosion.

Fail 21 Nov 2016 78,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring slightly corroded.

Offside Rear nail in tread of tyre.

front arch liners fitted.

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

oil leak.

outer sill covers fitted.

underbody corrosion.

Pass 23 Nov 2015 67,860 miles

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

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

Nearside Front slight play in top mount

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

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 55,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 55,806 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 45,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 25 Nov 2013 45,315 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 23 Nov 2012 35,738 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 35,738 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 33,986 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 33,986 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 31,034 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 31,032 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 26,322 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 22,984 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 18,901 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 15,404 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside and nearside front tyres outer sidewalls cracking and scuffed but no cords showing.185/65r15t

Pass 28 Mar 2006 11,692 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 KVA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KVA, 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 KVA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 February 2002.

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