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AY02 BZD

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,698 mi
Last recorded117,698 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 117,698 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 112,977 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 112,977 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 110,308 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 106,710 miles

Front Inner front inner brake pads getting low

Pass 4 Feb 2016 102,199 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 102,199 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 97,032 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Feb 2014 92,032 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 85,886 miles

Middle & rear exhaust boxes tender..

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 85,886 miles

Middle & rear exhaust boxes tender..

Fail 15 Feb 2012 79,256 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 79,256 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 73,813 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 68,271 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 60,654 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 54,238 miles

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

o/s/r lamp cracked

Pass 22 Feb 2007 47,765 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 47,609 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

o/s/r lamp damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2006 39,458 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 39,454 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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 BZD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BZD, 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 BZD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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