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BW51 OUB

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

142,059 mi
Last recorded142,059 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW51 OUB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 142,059 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 142,059 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 132,883 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 132,883 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 121,915 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Light scratching of windscreen N/S

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 121,915 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Light scratching of windscreen N/S

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 108,739 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 108,739 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 98,605 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 98,603 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 75,528 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 70,481 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 67,619 miles

n/s/f brske pads worn [poss replace 3000 miles]

Pass 26 Mar 2010 63,605 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 57,754 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 51,203 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 43,895 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 35,215 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 OUB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 OUB, 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 OUB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 February 2002.

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