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BU51 XGS

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Lpg 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

159,148 mi
Last recorded159,148 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 XGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2021 159,148 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective rear centre seatbelt wont come out. (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle bracket corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner sill. beside axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting in wheel arch. corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view big crack in lower part of screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear rear light lens damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 146,339 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 146,339 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative also has a poor beam image (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 137,164 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 137,145 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 130,884 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 123,940 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 116,940 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 101,412 miles

engine management light on

Fail 21 Feb 2015 101,412 miles

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

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

engine management light on

Pass 4 Feb 2014 84,445 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 76,390 miles

engine management light stays on

offside front headlight beam image not fully clear

Pass 6 Feb 2012 73,929 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 73,929 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 68,365 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 68,365 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 62,551 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 53,581 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 53,581 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 44,795 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 35,590 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 35,590 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 22,475 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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BU51 XGS is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XGS, 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 XGS is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 February 2002.

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