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AY02 BYF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,537 mi
Last recorded51,537 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 BYF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 51,537 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front exhaust flexy deteriorated

Fail 13 May 2025 51,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front exhaust flexy deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2024 50,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

head lamp lenses becoming deteriorated

Fail 7 May 2024 50,230 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength off side rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

head lamp lenses becoming deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2023 49,090 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective On rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 May 2022 47,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On joint between rear and centre section(s) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on both inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mount on rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on both inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 May 2021 46,327 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On both inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On both inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 May 2020 45,186 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 May 2020 45,184 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 42,848 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 40,814 miles

e.m.l indicating a fault

Fail 31 Mar 2018 40,814 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

e.m.l indicating a fault

Pass 20 Mar 2017 38,259 miles

Unable to inspect outer sills fully as plastic covers fitted.

Pass 30 Mar 2016 35,209 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated indicating fault.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 31,227 miles

E/M/L light is on

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres are perished

Pass 20 Mar 2015 31,227 miles

E/M/L light is on

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres are perished

Pass 18 Mar 2014 26,981 miles

both front tyres cracking and perished ( aged )

Pass 21 Mar 2013 23,715 miles

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

n/s/f tyre wearing low on tread 3mm

o/s/f tyre wearing low on tread 3mm

Pass 20 Mar 2012 21,103 miles

deterioration exhaust rear silencer

n/s/f tyre wearing low on tread 3mm

o/s/f tyre wearing low on tread 3mm

Pass 15 Mar 2011 19,046 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing low on tread 3mm

o/s/f tyre wearing low on tread 3mm

Pass 25 Mar 2010 16,415 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 13,635 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 10,785 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 8,161 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 7,143 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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AY02 BYF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AY02 BYF, 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 BYF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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