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AJ02 BVF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

215,568 mi
Last recorded215,568 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 BVF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 215,568 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 215,568 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 206,402 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 206,402 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 200,501 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

auto park on wipers not working

Fail 5 Jul 2013 200,501 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

auto park on wipers not working

Pass 3 Jul 2012 193,214 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 193,214 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 181,118 miles

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

dampness in n/s head light

Fail 26 Jul 2011 181,118 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

dampness in n/s head light

Pass 15 Jul 2010 163,396 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 163,396 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 2 Jun 2009 142,917 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 129,666 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 112,207 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 112,207 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 89,645 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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AJ02 BVF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AJ02 BVF, 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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AJ02 BVF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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