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BX51 GDV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

172,142 mi
Last recorded172,142 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 172,142 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush axle mount bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust mount bush missing

Fail 2 Feb 2017 172,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush axle mount bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust mount bush missing

Fail 6 Jan 2017 172,018 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to nearside rear flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to offside rear flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fuel pipe insecure tank filler pipes insecure, rubbing on tyre (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play mounting bolts loose (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flex to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flex to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Aug 2015 158,623 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Aug 2015 158,623 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2014 135,080 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 135,080 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 103,126 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 103,126 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 86,666 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 78,984 miles

N/S/F tyre has rubbing marks on outter side wall

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 71,045 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 63,463 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 55,724 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 49,695 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 44,908 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 GDV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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