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AY02 BYX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

98,910 mi
Last recorded98,910 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 BYX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2014 98,910 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 91,650 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 91,210 miles

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

Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

windows tinted

Pass 15 Mar 2012 144,629 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 131,941 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 125,524 miles

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

coolant level warning lamp on.

fuel level low.

oil level low.

rear wiper missing.

service light on.

Fail 8 Jun 2010 125,524 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

coolant level warning lamp on.

fuel level low.

oil level low.

rear wiper missing.

service light on.

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2009 117,680 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 105,011 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 92,158 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 77,972 miles

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

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

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 BYX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel 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 AY02 BYX, 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 AY02 BYX registered?

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

Is AY02 BYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY02 BYX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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