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BW51 OUN

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

90,840 mi
Last recorded90,840 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 90,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Feb 2016 90,832 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 89,262 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 89,262 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 86,360 miles

both images poor on headlamps

Fail 5 Feb 2014 85,867 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

both images poor on headlamps

Pass 1 Mar 2013 75,644 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 64,094 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 64,094 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 59,877 miles

o/s/r shocker , lower bush has slight play

Fail 2 Feb 2011 59,877 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r shocker , lower bush has slight play

Pass 13 Feb 2010 55,235 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

brake pipes heavily greased

brake pipes to load valve corroded

engine tapety

nearside rear tyre tread perished

offside front and nearside front brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front steering rack arm has slight play

outer sill covers fitted

rear of exhaust joint to back box corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2010 55,235 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

brake pipes heavily greased

brake pipes to load valve corroded

engine tapety

nearside rear tyre tread perished

offside front and nearside front brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front steering rack arm has slight play

outer sill covers fitted

rear of exhaust joint to back box corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2009 48,612 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 48,612 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 40,931 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 33,305 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 27,645 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 OUN 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 61.1%.

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 OUN, 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 OUN registered?

BW51 OUN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 February 2002.

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