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BX51 FXE

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

122,863 mi
Last recorded122,863 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2011 122,863 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 122,863 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

AIR BAG NOT SECURE/STEERING WHEEL.

Pass 25 Jun 2010 119,090 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 119,090 miles

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

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

O/S/R SEAT BELT NOT COMPLETLY EXAMINED,CHID SEAT FITTED.

Pass 25 Jun 2009 112,309 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 112,309 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 105,516 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 105,516 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 97,308 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 97,308 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 87,733 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 FXE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BX51 FXE, 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 FXE registered?

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

Is BX51 FXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX51 FXE shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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