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BT51 WHL

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,484 mi
Last recorded105,484 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 WHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2016 105,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 28 Dec 2016 105,484 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 18 Jan 2016 97,888 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 90,703 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bad oil leak on engine

battery loose

marks in windscreen

Pass 31 Dec 2014 90,703 miles

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

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

bad oil leak on engine

battery loose

marks in windscreen

Pass 27 Dec 2013 83,993 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

marks in windscreen

rear exhaust rubber missing

Pass 15 Jan 2013 77,154 miles

offside and nearside front tyres showing wear

Fail 11 Jan 2013 77,153 miles

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

offside and nearside front tyres showing wear

Fail 9 Jan 2012 73,289 miles

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

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

both front tyres showing slight wear on inner edge

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 9 Jan 2012 73,289 miles

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

both front tyres showing slight wear on inner edge

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 12 Jan 2011 69,826 miles

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

centre to rear exhaust joint slightly corroded

rear wiper blade split

Fail 7 Jan 2011 69,826 miles

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

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

centre to rear exhaust joint slightly corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Dec 2009 66,967 miles

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

marks in windscreen

Fail 11 Dec 2009 66,967 miles

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

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

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

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

marks in windscreen

Pass 17 Dec 2008 64,163 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight distortion o/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2007 60,064 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 51,103 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 44,611 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 WHL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WHL, 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 WHL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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