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BT51 XKK

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,860 mi
Last recorded57,860 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2011 57,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

both main brake pipes surface corroded

nearside rear brake pipe surface corroded

offside front brake pipe surface corroded

offside front tyre splitting on inner sidewall

Fail 14 May 2011 57,860 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

both main brake pipes surface corroded

nearside rear brake pipe surface corroded

offside front brake pipe surface corroded

offside front tyre splitting on inner sidewall

Pass 13 May 2010 48,756 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 41,261 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 41,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 has slight corrision

Pass 26 Apr 2008 35,490 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 35,490 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

back box outer skin corroded

slight play in both front strut tops

Pass 12 May 2007 22,426 miles

advise o/s/r shocker damp

advise slight free play in both front upper strut top bushes

Fail 12 May 2007 22,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

advise o/s/r shocker damp

advise slight free play in both front upper strut top bushes

Pass 3 Apr 2006 15,929 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 XKK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XKK, 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 XKK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 January 2002.

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