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AF02 BFO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,062 mi
Last recorded103,062 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 BFO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 103,062 miles

General underbody corrosion - Pipes/ferrules/springs etc

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 101,261 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

outer sills have covers on them.

Fail 12 Mar 2018 101,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

outer sills have covers on them.

Pass 21 Mar 2017 98,035 miles

covers on outer sills.

Fail 8 Mar 2017 97,876 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into rear wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded running length of car into rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into rear wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded running length of car into rear hose. (3.6.B.2c)

covers on outer sills.

Pass 16 Mar 2016 94,260 miles

brake pipes have been greased,outer sills have covers on them.

Fail 16 Mar 2016 94,260 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes have been greased,outer sills have covers on them.

Fail 9 Mar 2015 90,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 90,257 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 86,016 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2013 82,273 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 24 Feb 2012 77,161 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 77,161 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 73,384 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in front suspension top mounts when hanging

Pass 18 Mar 2011 73,384 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

slight play in front suspension top mounts when hanging

Pass 18 Mar 2010 70,002 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 66,398 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 60,985 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 54,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 54,027 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 42,985 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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AF02 BFO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF02 BFO, 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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AF02 BFO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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