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BW51 MWM

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

13,377 mi
Last recorded13,377 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW51 MWM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 13,377 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2017 13,376 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2016 5,234 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 122,320 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front plate cracked but still readable

Pass 25 Mar 2014 211,802 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 198,414 miles

N/S/REAR COIL SPRING END MISSING

Pass 5 Mar 2012 192,868 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 178,774 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 158,806 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 146,252 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 130,098 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 94,983 miles

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 4 Feb 2006 78,463 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 MWM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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

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