MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,477 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
slight play in both top front suspension mounts
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
EML on
all brake pipes slightly corroded
offside front brake pipe corroded
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
EML on
all brake pipes slightly corroded
offside front brake pipe corroded
EML on
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
EML on
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
E.M.L ON
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
E.M.L ON
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
steering rack damp.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)
slight fluid leak from steering rack
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BT51 MWE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 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 MWE, 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 MWE registered?
BT51 MWE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 February 2002.
Is BT51 MWE safe to buy?
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