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BX51 GDK

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

179,002 mi
Last recorded179,002 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 179,002 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 179,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 166,737 miles

corrosion underside to chassis/floor.

rear brake pipes surface corrosion

rear silencer in poor condition

rear wiper insecure

Fail 3 Nov 2016 166,663 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

corrosion underside to chassis/floor.

rear brake pipes surface corrosion

rear silencer in poor condition

rear wiper insecure

Pass 28 Nov 2015 155,827 miles

Engine leaking oil

o/s/r shocker in poor condition

Fail 28 Nov 2015 155,827 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Engine leaking oil

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r shocker in poor condition

Fail 23 Nov 2015 155,543 miles

Battery insecure needs bolt on clamp (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

major oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2014 140,981 miles

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

NEarside front Tyre Sidewall Damaged But Cords Not Exposded

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 132,770 miles

Oil leak

back box on exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front brake pipe corroded very close to limit

offside front tyre wearing very close to limit on inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2012 128,095 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 122,758 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

all other brake pipes covered in a layer of greaze

o/s/f brake pipe corroded and needs changing soon

Fail 8 Nov 2011 122,757 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

all other brake pipes covered in a layer of greaze

o/s/f brake pipe corroded and needs changing soon

Pass 30 Nov 2010 118,125 miles

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

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

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

handbrake lever would advise adjustment

Pass 1 Dec 2009 113,832 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2008 109,120 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 102,244 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 94,730 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 89,448 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 89,448 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 GDK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GDK, 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 GDK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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