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BW51 ESF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW51 ESF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019

slight underside corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2018 143,013 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017
Pass 2 Nov 2016 165,583 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 156,182 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 146,536 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 135,451 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 124,403 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 124,403 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 114,990 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 114,937 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2010 105,463 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 100,789 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 94,679 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 88,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2007 88,403 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 80,997 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 72,818 miles

Large engine oil leak

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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BW51 ESF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BW51 ESF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW51 ESF registered?

BW51 ESF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is BW51 ESF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW51 ESF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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