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BT51 KVP

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,713 mi
Last recorded118,713 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 118,713 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

both rear link brake pipes

Pass 17 Oct 2014 109,557 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brakes low

Fail 14 Oct 2014 109,532 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brakes low

Pass 17 Oct 2013 94,469 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 88,032 miles

fuel filter damp

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear light lense damaged(no white light)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 80,755 miles

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

both front tyres different size to both rear tyres

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

offside rear tyre 3mm

oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2009 71,056 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 71,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 64,177 miles

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 4 Jul 2007 53,544 miles

nearside rear tyre inner wall cracked and perished

Pass 8 May 2007 52,911 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 46,198 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 KVP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KVP, 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 KVP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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