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BX51 FXW

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,962 mi
Last recorded100,962 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 FXW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2015 100,962 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 100,962 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 96,672 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 93,444 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pedal anti slip provision worn smooth on one side but still providing anti slip

exhaust back box outer skin corroded throught inner skin, incomplete

Pass 11 Feb 2013 93,444 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pedal anti slip provision worn smooth on one side but still providing anti slip

exhaust back box outer skin corroded throught inner skin, incomplete

Pass 9 Feb 2012 89,551 miles

both rear tyres perished and distorted in tread areas

front brake pads worn low

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and perished

o/s/r metal brake pipe to hose becoming corroded

oil leak from turbo area

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

rear registration plate becoming discoloured

Fail 9 Feb 2012 89,551 miles

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished and distorted in tread areas

front brake pads worn low

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and perished

o/s/r metal brake pipe to hose becoming corroded

oil leak from turbo area

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

rear registration plate becoming discoloured

Pass 1 Feb 2011 84,958 miles

Some rust on metal brake pipes.

Pass 11 Feb 2010 82,239 miles

Oil leak

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

rear number plate starting to delamanate

Fail 28 Dec 2009 81,788 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres slightly perished

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2008 75,349 miles

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

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres slightly perished and starting to step slightly

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

damage to windscreen outside swepted area

Pass 8 Aug 2007 61,539 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 61,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 57,083 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 FXW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FXW, 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 FXW registered?

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

Is BX51 FXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX51 FXW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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