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AY02 BYT

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

148,952 mi
Last recorded148,952 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 BYT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 148,952 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 134,904 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 134,904 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 126,178 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Surface corrosion both front metal brake pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel tank support plate corroded.

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Slight freeplay in offside rear wheel bearings.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 126,178 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded All metal brake pipes into and out of brake pressure compensator excess corrosion. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Surface corrosion both front metal brake pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel tank support plate corroded.

Heatshield above rear silencer loose.

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipes between flexy pipes. Surface corrosion. (3.6.B.2c)

Slight freeplay in offside rear wheel bearings.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 114,524 miles

Engine oil level on minimum.

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Surface corrosion on both front metal brake pipes, and all rear metal brake pipes.

Fail 15 Apr 2014 103,304 miles

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

Offside front wiper insert split at end.

Slight freeplay in offside rear wheel bearings.

Surface rust on front and rear metal brake pipes.

Pass 15 Apr 2014 103,304 miles

Offside front wiper insert split at end.

Slight freeplay in offside rear wheel bearings.

Surface rust on front and rear metal brake pipes.

Fail 29 Apr 2013 91,258 miles

Most metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 91,258 miles

Most metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 5 Mar 2012 78,387 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 69,125 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 69,125 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 59,883 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 59,883 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 51,514 miles

flat spots appearing on o/s/r tyre and 2/4mm

Pass 6 Mar 2008 14,684 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 14,684 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 36,268 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 28,664 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 BYT is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BYT, 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 BYT is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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