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BX51 FXA

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

87,924 mi
Last recorded87,924 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 FXA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 87,924 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread on edges worn low not primary tread

Offside Front dip beam pattern weak

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode in places

Rear coil springs corroding

Pass 12 Oct 2015 86,018 miles

Front flexible brake hose ferrules corroding.

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

Offside rear brake pipe from load valve corroding.

Rear coil springs corroding.

Rear exhaust silencer corroding.

Fail 12 Oct 2015 86,018 miles

Front flexible brake hose ferrules corroding.

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

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

Offside rear brake pipe from load valve corroding.

Rear coil springs corroding.

Rear exhaust silencer corroding.

Pass 8 Oct 2014 84,604 miles

Rear coil springs corroding.

Rear exhaust silencer corroding.

Pass 11 Oct 2013 82,548 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 79,429 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 76,690 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 73,212 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 69,219 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 66,400 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 62,875 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 59,798 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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BX51 FXA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BX51 FXA, 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 BX51 FXA registered?

BX51 FXA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 January 2002.

Is BX51 FXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX51 FXA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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