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BT51 NYF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,758 mi
Last recorded145,758 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 NYF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 145,758 miles

corrosion to brake pipe under offside front wheel arch.

corrosion/leaks on exhaust.

deterioration to headlamps

nearside front ball joint boot split.

Pass 11 Feb 2014 136,850 miles

corrosion to brake pipes.

deterioration to headlamps.

deterioration to number plates.

Fail 6 Feb 2014 136,751 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to brake pipes.

deterioration to headlamps.

deterioration to number plates.

Pass 1 Feb 2013 126,121 miles

brake pipes corroded.

rear coil springs corroded.

Fail 1 Feb 2013 126,119 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

brake pipes corroded.

rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 4 Feb 2012 115,553 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 115,553 miles

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

corrosion on brake pipes.

play in nearside front suspension leg,top mounting,when hanging free.

Pass 3 Feb 2011 104,538 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 104,287 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Exhaust front flex broken

Exhaust insucure in places

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 91,919 miles

corrosion to brake pipe at rear of nearside front suspension leg.

corrosion to rear coil springs.

corrosion/leaks on exhaust.

metal in offside rear tyre.

Pass 5 Feb 2009 82,623 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 71,785 miles

offside front tyre worn to 2mm.

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

Fail 2 Feb 2008 71,785 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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside front tyre worn to 2mm.

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

Pass 30 Jan 2007 60,414 miles

corrosion to exhaust

play in offside front suspension leg

wear to front brake discs

Pass 30 Jan 2006 48,916 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 NYF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 NYF, 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 NYF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 January 2002.

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