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AY02 BZL

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

155,327 mi
Last recorded155,327 miles
Recorded on28 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 BZL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2017 155,327 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load sensor (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 150,505 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load sensor (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 147,590 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 147,038 miles

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

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

front discs poor condition

man light on

rear silencer poor condition

Fail 12 May 2014 147,038 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

managment light on

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 15 May 2013 142,383 miles

BOTH BRAKE PIPES TO FRONT FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN AND PERRISHED ON TREAD

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Fail 15 May 2013 142,383 miles

BOTH BRAKE PIPES TO FRONT FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN AND PERRISHED ON TREAD

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Pass 15 May 2012 138,694 miles

BOTH BRAKE PIPES TO FRONT FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON INNER SIDES OF DISCS

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT ROAD WHEEL STEEL WHEEL

OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP SLIGHTLY CONDENSATED UP

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Fail 14 May 2012 138,693 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

BOTH BRAKE PIPES TO FRONT FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON INNER SIDES OF DISCS

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT ROAD WHEEL STEEL WHEEL

OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP SLIGHTLY CONDENSATED UP

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Pass 25 May 2011 133,878 miles

brake pipes corroded

small crack in zone b of screen

Fail 25 May 2011 133,878 miles

brake pipes corroded

small crack in zone b of screen

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2010 130,551 miles

Rear Exhaust joiont corroded

Various brake pipes corroded

Fail 20 May 2010 130,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust joiont corroded

Various brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 May 2009 128,252 miles

REAR WIPER RUBBER SLIGHTLY PERRISHED

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Fail 21 May 2009 128,252 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH FRONT WIPER RUBBERS SLIGHTLY PERRISHED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

REAR WIPER RUBBER SLIGHTLY PERRISHED

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Pass 27 May 2008 121,981 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 30 May 2007 114,304 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 97,963 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 30 May 2006 97,809 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 BZL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BZL, 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 BZL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 March 2002.

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