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BX51 GCZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

175,471 mi
Last recorded175,471 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 175,471 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn inner edge

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak engine

Pass 10 Jan 2017 167,737 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Jan 2017 167,734 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jan 2016 154,981 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

fuel tank straps corroded

heavy oil leak on engine

o/s head lamp pattern weak

Fail 16 Jan 2016 154,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust heat shield insecure

exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

fuel tank straps corroded

heavy oil leak on engine

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit

o/s head lamp pattern weak

Pass 2 Jan 2015 145,310 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 145,308 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 137,787 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 137,753 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 130,193 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013 130,153 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 121,731 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2012 121,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 113,294 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 113,117 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 102,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

child seat appears to be insecurely fitted

front discs worn

Pass 3 Dec 2008 95,537 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 95,533 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 90,973 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 86,826 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 86,826 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

195 65 15 tyres on front 185 65 15 tyres on rear

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 86,663 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 86,663 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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 GCZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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