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BU51 XGH

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

150,048 mi
Last recorded150,048 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 XGH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 150,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 150,048 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 141,447 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 141,446 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 131,361 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Mar 2017 131,361 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 122,843 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 122,843 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 114,934 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 114,934 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 110,988 miles

Engine management light stays on at all times.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 110,968 miles

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

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

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

Engine management light stays on at all times.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 105,824 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 101,904 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 96,609 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 96,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 83,035 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 55,233 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 29,669 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 21,421 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bushes perishing

oil leak

tyres perishing+wearing on edges

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 XGH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XGH, 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 XGH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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