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CW51 BWB

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,977 mi
Last recorded138,977 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW51 BWB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 138,977 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2014 131,162 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 112,973 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Jan 2013 112,973 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 103,457 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 103,425 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 84,324 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 78,784 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 78,784 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 72,780 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 72,780 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 65,612 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 65,612 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 55,425 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 46,553 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 46,553 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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CW51 BWB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CW51 BWB, 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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CW51 BWB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 January 2002.

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