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BT51 UCL

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

104,832 mi
Last recorded104,832 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 104,832 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 104,829 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2019 99,781 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 99,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 93,357 miles

Brake pipes coated in grease

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

Fail 8 Feb 2018 93,258 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 86,612 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge slightly worn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake pipes covered with sealant

Fail 18 Jan 2017 86,612 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge slightly worn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes covered with sealant

Pass 15 Feb 2016 82,667 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 77,719 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 73,117 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 68,858 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 65,290 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 60,568 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 60,568 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 55,922 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

nearside wiper blade slightly split

offside rear tyre cracking in the tread

rear number plate water ingress but still readable

Fail 21 Jan 2010 55,922 miles

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

Upper Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside wiper blade slightly split

offside rear tyre cracking in the tread

rear number plate water ingress but still readable

Pass 29 Jan 2009 52,446 miles

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)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 48,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

oil leak from sump plug

Pass 14 Feb 2007 43,174 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 43,174 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 37,941 miles

exhaut rear silencer outer skin heavily corroded

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 UCL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 UCL, 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 UCL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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