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AJ02 BVP

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

131,648 mi
Last recorded131,648 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 BVP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 131,648 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 131,640 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 122,733 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 107,346 miles

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 31 May 2012 93,782 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 83,514 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 May 2010 73,700 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 66,134 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 56,414 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 47,415 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 37,654 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 BVP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BVP, 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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What year was AJ02 BVP registered?

AJ02 BVP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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