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BW51 OVY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,646 mi
Last recorded104,646 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 104,646 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes in general (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe joint (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both head lights (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 104,646 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes in general (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe joint (7.1.2)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both head lights (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 97,373 miles

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

just made headlight pattern

Pass 30 Apr 2015 91,239 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 84,893 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 79,215 miles

break pipes have been sprayed

Pass 27 Apr 2012 73,091 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 66,636 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 66,574 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 60,782 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 55,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 28 Apr 2009 55,264 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 49,520 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine coolant low

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 42,313 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 35,562 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 OVY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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