CarVerify

Free Car Check

BX51 GDU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

134,034 mi
Last recorded134,034 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 GDU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 134,034 miles

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

exhaust system corrosion

o/s/f brake pipe corrosion and greased

o/s/f tyre wear on edges

slight corrosion and grease on rear brake pipes

Fail 26 Aug 2014 134,034 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corrosion

o/s/f brake pipe corrosion and greased

o/s/f tyre wear on edges

slight corrosion and grease on rear brake pipes

Pass 26 Jun 2013 120,630 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 110,008 miles

corrosion on exhaust rear box

corrosion on rear of n/s main brake pipe

corrsion on o/s/f brake pipe

o/s/f coil spring close to inner wings BODERLINE

o/s/f coil spring close too inner wing BODERLINE

wear in o/s/f top suspension mountings

Fail 8 Jun 2012 110,008 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion on exhaust rear box

corrosion on rear of n/s main brake pipe

corrsion on o/s/f brake pipe

o/s/f coil spring close to inner wings BODERLINE

o/s/f coil spring close too inner wing BODERLINE

wear in o/s/f top suspension mountings

Fail 4 May 2012 109,156 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

corrosion exhaust back box

corrosion o/s/f brake pipe

corrosion on rest of main brake pipes

Pass 29 Mar 2011 94,883 miles

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

Front gearbox mounting worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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 Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 88,059 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 88,054 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 81,720 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 81,720 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 75,975 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BX51 GDU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 GDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BX51 GDU?

You can check the full history of BX51 GDU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BX51 GDU registered?

BX51 GDU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 January 2002.

Is BX51 GDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX51 GDU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BX51 GDU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BX51 GDU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.