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BT51 WHZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

150,751 mi
Last recorded150,751 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 WHZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 150,751 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 150,745 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring broken both sides (2.4.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 145,102 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 138,327 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 138,312 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

CORROSION PRESENT ON OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE INNER AND OUTER SILLS

CORROSION PRESENT ON REAR BRAKE PIPE FERRULES

CORROSION PRESENT ONEXHAUST

OIL LEAK

Pass 29 Oct 2014 131,978 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2014 131,724 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2013
Pass 9 Oct 2012 121,511 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 114,627 miles

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

surface marks to windscreen

tight bend to o/s/f brake pipe

Fail 20 Oct 2011 114,627 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

rear heat sheild loose

surface marks to windscreen

tight bend to o/s/f brake pipe

Pass 4 May 2010 106,880 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 106,861 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 100,678 miles

both front brake pipes are starting to corrode

faint mark to windscreen

rear brake pipes are starting to corrode

rear exhaust is corroding

Pass 1 May 2008 92,865 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 84,592 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 84,592 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 78,465 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 78,435 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside 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 WHZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WHZ, 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 WHZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 January 2002.

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