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AY02 BZM

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

131,170 mi
Last recorded131,170 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 131,170 miles

advise rear coil springs rusty

Fail 16 Mar 2018 131,170 miles

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

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

advise rear coil springs rusty

Pass 9 Mar 2017 123,869 miles

advise coil springs rusty

Fail 9 Mar 2017 123,869 miles

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

advise coil springs rusty

Pass 15 Mar 2016 115,135 miles

advise 185/ fronts 195/ rears

advise rear springs rusty

Pass 17 Mar 2015 106,606 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 106,606 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 98,249 miles

advise rear springs rusty advise slight wear on front discs advise exhaust corroded but ok

Pass 25 Mar 2013 89,677 miles

advise slight corrosion on front brake pipes

Fail 25 Mar 2013 89,677 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise slight corrosion on front brake pipes

Pass 12 Mar 2012 81,258 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 70,775 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 64,439 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 55,494 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 49,496 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 42,539 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 36,298 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 BZM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BZM, 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 BZM registered?

AY02 BZM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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The MOT history for AY02 BZM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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