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AY02 BXB

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

100,561 mi
Last recorded100,561 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 BXB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 100,561 miles

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

Nearside windscreen chipped

Offside mirror case damaged

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

sill covers fitted not allowing corrosion checks

Fail 10 Sep 2021 100,561 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside windscreen chipped

Offside mirror case damaged

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

sill covers fitted not allowing corrosion checks

Pass 23 Jul 2020 94,349 miles

Both front suspension top mounts have slight play

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 May 2019 88,746 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2019 88,745 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 82,999 miles

Corrosion of other brake pipes under vehicle.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Wiper rubber spit.

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Fail 3 May 2018 82,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Out to flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion of other brake pipes under vehicle.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Wiper rubber spit.

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 22 Mar 2017 75,789 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both with edge wear (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 75,789 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both with edge wear (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' items on mirror (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 68,384 miles

Corrosion on other brake pipes.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Some brake pipes covered grease not allowing full inspection.

Fail 18 Mar 2016 68,383 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Corrosion on other brake pipes.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Some brake pipes covered grease not allowing full inspection.

Pass 17 Mar 2015 60,681 miles

2 steel brake pipes to front flex hoses greased

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

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

battery clamp missing

Fail 4 Mar 2015 60,529 miles

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

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

2 steel brake pipes to front flex hoses greased

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

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

battery clamp missing

Pass 5 Mar 2014 53,597 miles

sill covers fitted

steel brake pipes to front flex hoses greased

Pass 26 Feb 2013 46,098 miles

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

exhaust in poor condition

n/s/f tyre near limit

washers poor

Pass 20 Feb 2012 42,153 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust in poor condition

odd rear springs fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2011 38,776 miles

exhaust in poor condition

o/s/f outter brake pipe corroded JUST OK

Pass 17 Feb 2010 36,672 miles

Front wiper blades are splitting.

Rear exhaust silencer and both sides of mounting flange are very corroded.

Fail 17 Feb 2010 36,670 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front wiper blades are splitting.

Rear exhaust silencer and both sides of mounting flange are very corroded.

Pass 12 Feb 2009 35,091 miles

rear exhaust flange verry corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2008 32,922 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 30,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 30,958 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 26,590 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 26,588 miles

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

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

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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AY02 BXB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AY02 BXB, 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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AY02 BXB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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