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BW51 MXA

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

157,352 mi
Last recorded157,352 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW51 MXA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 157,352 miles

Front roll bar close to body due to lowering

Fail 28 Sep 2016 157,341 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Front roll bar close to body due to lowering

Pass 25 Sep 2015 148,194 miles

top screen sticker low

Pass 2 Oct 2014 141,981 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 135,273 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

all 4 tyres worn low

vehicle recorded seriously damaged at DVLA

Fail 25 Sep 2013 135,271 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

all 4 tyres worn low

vehicle recorded seriously damaged at DVLA

Fail 7 Sep 2013 135,270 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 124,615 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 108,062 miles

corrosion on nearside front lower arm

engine management light on

nearside front fog light missing

spare tyre different ratio

Fail 28 Apr 2011 108,043 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

CORROSION ON NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

EXHAUST TAILBOX HEAVILY CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT FOG LIGHT MISSING

VEHICLE HAS HAD FRONT END DAMAGE AND IS POORLY REPAIRED

Fail 16 Sep 2010 107,572 miles

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

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

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

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

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

general corrosion of underside

Pass 16 Sep 2010 107,572 miles

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

general corrosion of underside

Pass 2 Sep 2009 96,565 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 85,945 miles

cover sills fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 17 Sep 2008 85,945 miles

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

cover sills fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 20 Aug 2007 75,674 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2007 75,674 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 64,928 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 64,926 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 59,008 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 59,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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 MXA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BW51 MXA, 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 MXA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 February 2002.

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