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BX51 FXY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

151,652 mi
Last recorded151,652 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 151,652 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 151,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 144,765 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 144,721 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 141,124 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced 2 (1.7.5a)

sill covers

Pass 17 Nov 2015 136,050 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 131,578 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers wing liners

Fail 10 Nov 2014 131,578 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers wing liners

Pass 19 Nov 2013 126,996 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2012 121,800 miles

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

rear bexhaust in poor condition

sill covers

Fail 29 Oct 2012 121,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear bexhaust in poor condition

sill covers

Pass 7 Nov 2011 115,020 miles

sill covers

Pass 24 Nov 2010 108,994 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 108,994 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 100,855 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 100,853 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 92,295 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 84,535 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 84,535 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 74,256 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 FXY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FXY, 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 FXY registered?

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

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