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AY02 BZH

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

149,602 mi
Last recorded149,602 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 149,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 139,763 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 130,337 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Aug 2017 130,337 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Sep 2016 117,287 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing offside and nearside (2.7.2a)

coolant level low

Pass 12 Sep 2015 103,829 miles

oil leak gearbox

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1n)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 94,612 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2014 94,609 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 91,040 miles

Both headlamp lenses going dull and beams sligtly out of focus

Exhaust rear silencer flange join with centre pipe corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre tread and worn close to limit

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

Offside front wheel bearing starting to feel slightly rough

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 91,038 miles

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

Both headlamp lenses going dull and beams sligtly out of focus

Exhaust rear silencer flange join with centre pipe corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre tread and worn close to limit

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

Offside front wheel bearing starting to feel slightly rough

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 87,019 miles

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

various body panels are scuffed

Fail 14 Sep 2012 87,019 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

various body panels are scuffed

Pass 23 Sep 2011 82,910 miles

seal damaged on fuel cap

Pass 6 Apr 2011 81,237 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 72,694 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 72,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

child seat nearside rear. belt not checked

unable to check nearside headlamp aim

Pass 2 Mar 2009 65,756 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 58,452 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 51,166 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 51,166 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 39,509 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 30 Mar 2006 39,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

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 BZH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BZH, 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 BZH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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