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GU51 BYW

2002 Opel Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

144,544 mi
Last recorded144,544 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 BYW
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 144,544 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank heat shield corroded becoming insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2026 144,544 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank heat shield corroded becoming insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 140,198 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel tank heat shield corroded and becoming insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear ( corrosion) (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 140,188 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel tank heat shield corroded and becoming insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear ( corrosion) (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 135,346 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front wipers starting to smear

Pass 4 Aug 2023 128,362 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake lines corroded (1.1.11 (c))

fuel tank cover corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2022 121,158 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 113,220 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 105,692 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 98,886 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 90,066 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 82,826 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 82,820 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 79,238 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 79,204 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 73,828 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

OSF-steering arm slight play

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 73,828 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

OSF-steering arm slight play

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 68,540 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 68,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 61,272 miles

light scratching to windscreen

Pass 2 Feb 2011 57,050 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 57,050 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 52,117 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 47,083 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 414,765 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 35,410 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 29,422 miles

How Reliable is the Opel Astra?

Based on 26,435 MOT tests across 2,496 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,852
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
2,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,737
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,212
position lamp(s) not working 748
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 621
Stop lamp not working 589
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GU51 BYW is a 2002 Opel Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2002 Opel Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 78,917 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Opel Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,737 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU51 BYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Opel Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GU51 BYW is a 2002 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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