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BX51 GDJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,806 mi
Last recorded154,806 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 154,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inside edge

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres outer walls are badly cracked

parts of the exhaust are in poor condition

Pass 5 Jan 2016 147,655 miles

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

f/n/s, r/o/s and the r/n/s tyre walls are cracking

parts of the exhaust system are in poor condition

Fail 14 Jan 2015 137,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

parts of the exhaust are in poor condition

the f/n/s headlightb lens is in poor condition

Pass 14 Jan 2015 137,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

parts of the exhaust are in poor condition

the f/n/s headlightb lens is in poor condition

Pass 19 Feb 2014 129,629 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 129,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 122,813 miles

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

exhuast rear corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2012 111,896 miles

advise rear exhaust outer skin

Fail 30 Mar 2012 111,896 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise rear exhaust outer skin

Pass 2 Jul 2011 107,260 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 100,394 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 93,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 93,622 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 87,127 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 78,648 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 68,815 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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BX51 GDJ 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 75%.

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

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