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BX51 GDE

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

136,035 mi
Last recorded136,035 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 136,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance light unit taped up (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 17 May 2016 136,030 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated and has play (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance light unit taped up (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 May 2015 127,222 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 26 Mar 2014 111,952 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 102,728 miles

n/s rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 29 Jan 2013 99,971 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 99,625 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 95,059 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 95,049 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 87,784 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 77,540 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 65,399 miles

front discs worn to limiter

front underside of car covered with belly pan

Pass 12 Oct 2007 53,128 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front tyres worn on edges close to limit

fuel filler neck damp?

rear tyres worn on edges close to limit

Pass 18 Oct 2006 41,789 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 39,588 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 38,973 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 GDE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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