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BW51 HNY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,268 mi
Last recorded117,268 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW51 HNY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 117,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 117,268 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and back box (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 109,874 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

o/s and n/s head lights misting . but beam pattern ok

Fail 30 Aug 2018 109,874 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))

o/s and n/s head lights misting . but beam pattern ok

Pass 30 Aug 2017 105,178 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)

both headlights misty

Fail 30 Aug 2017 105,178 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both headlights misty

Pass 31 Aug 2016 95,624 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 92,005 miles

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

Rear coil spring worn both sides (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2014 86,035 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 76,371 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 68,661 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres slightly cracking

Pass 10 Nov 2011 59,404 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly cracking

Pass 16 Nov 2010 50,167 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 50,167 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 50,151 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2010 50,151 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2009 44,582 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 40,648 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 37,625 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 34,705 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 HNY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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