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BU51 XGD

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Lpg 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,375 mi
Last recorded156,375 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 XGD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 156,375 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2014 153,971 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 153,971 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 146,594 miles

E M L light on as per last mot

Engine missfire & tapping (internal fault)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 140,151 miles

Engine man light on

Engine missfire

Fail 13 Apr 2012 140,151 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine man light on

Engine missfire

O/S wiper blade deteriated

Fail 10 May 2011 133,718 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 133,718 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 128,725 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 121,778 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 121,779 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

eml on

Pass 8 May 2008 110,500 miles

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

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

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

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

alternator belt starting to break up requires replacement.

engine management light staying on.

Pass 8 May 2007 90,440 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 69,044 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 69,044 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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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BU51 XGD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BU51 XGD, 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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BU51 XGD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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