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BT51 KZE

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

181,200 mi
Last recorded181,200 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 KZE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 181,200 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear dampers deteriorated

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 29 May 2015 174,630 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 169,796 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 169,796 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 157,836 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 143,107 miles

oil leak from engine bay

Pass 8 Feb 2011 129,742 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 116,292 miles

front brake pipes corrodeing

oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2010 116,106 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pipes corrodeing

oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2009 100,484 miles

steering rack o/s inner joint slight wear

Fail 12 Feb 2009 100,448 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

steering rack o/s inner joint slight wear

Pass 14 Feb 2008 85,315 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 85,183 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 70,442 miles

covers on outer sill/s

Pass 10 Feb 2006 55,428 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 55,420 miles

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 KZE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KZE, 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 KZE registered?

BT51 KZE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 February 2002.

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