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BT51 ZRU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,217 mi
Last recorded182,217 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 182,217 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 177,366 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear shock absorbers corroded.

cnetre stop light faulty.

coolant leak.

front brake discs corroded to inner surface.

front gearbox mount deteriorated.

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge.

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge.

rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 25 Apr 2013 167,598 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both off side inner wheel rims dented.

centre stop lamp has x3 bulbs not working.

inner surface to front brake discs corroded.

Fail 25 Apr 2013 167,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both off side inner wheel rims dented.

centre stop lamp has x3 bulbs not working.

inner surface to front brake discs corroded.

n/s door mirror unit damaged.

rear exhaust box heavily corroded.

Pass 16 Mar 2012 160,243 miles

nearside & offside rear wheel rims dented on inner face

nearside front headlamp not very secure

offside number plate lamp dim

rea exhasut box corroded, centre to rear joint corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2012 160,243 miles

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

nearside & offside rear wheel rims dented on inner face

nearside front headlamp not very secure

offside number plate lamp dim

rea exhasut box corroded, centre to rear joint corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2011 151,022 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2011 151,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake pads low , discs corroded

play in nearside front track rod end

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2010 138,210 miles

nearside headlamp bracket broken

Fail 18 Mar 2009 127,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

high level brake lamp has 3 bulbs not illuminating

near side and offside front tyres worn inner edges

rear exhaust box corroded not leaking

Pass 18 Mar 2009 127,453 miles

high level brake lamp has 3 bulbs not illuminating

near side and offside front tyres worn inner edges

rear exhaust box corroded not leaking

Pass 15 Feb 2008 114,881 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake balance valve slightly sticky

front brake pads low

nearside front lower ball joint boot split

Pass 20 Feb 2007 98,067 miles

near side rear tyre outer wall slight damage due to kerbing /tread area worn inner edge

stone chip damage to zone A (less than 10mm dia)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 79,836 miles

front number plate starting to delaminate

nearside door mirror glass cracked

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 ZRU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZRU, 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 ZRU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 January 2002.

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