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BW51 FFG

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

169,134 mi
Last recorded169,134 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2018 169,134 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis over rear coil springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis over rear coil springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 163,706 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 163,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 158,822 miles

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 151,633 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 145,271 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 145,271 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 139,254 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 133,155 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 133,155 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 126,328 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 118,924 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 109,712 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 109,711 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 101,697 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 98,151 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 82,143 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 65,336 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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BW51 FFG 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 72.2%.

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 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 FFG, 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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What year was BW51 FFG registered?

BW51 FFG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 February 2002.

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The MOT history for BW51 FFG shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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