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BT51 XMK

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,799 mi
Last recorded105,799 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 105,799 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement one (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 101,937 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 101,698 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

srs bulb not illuminating but was indicating a fault at original time of test bulb possibly removed

Fail 3 Mar 2015 101,574 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front 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 30 Dec 2013 94,484 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 85,352 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

exhaust back box detereating

outer edge wear and slight side wall damage to near side front tyre

Fail 11 Dec 2012 85,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

exhaust back box detereating

outer edge wear and slight side wall damage to near side front tyre

Pass 19 Dec 2011 76,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

both front brake discs lipped

Pass 30 Dec 2010 66,699 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 66,493 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 55,755 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 46,957 miles

Advise o/s/f top strut mount has slight play,advise a free re-check in 3000 miles. Note: there is slight moisture leak that has built up around PAS rack.

Pass 28 Dec 2007 37,973 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 30,299 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 16,074 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 XMK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XMK, 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 XMK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 January 2002.

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