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BC02 YLZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,609 mi
Last recorded63,609 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC02 YLZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2014 63,609 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2013 54,639 miles

engine, gearbox, and surrounding area damp with oil

n/s wing mirror cracked

Fail 20 Dec 2013 54,638 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine, gearbox, and surrounding area damp with oil

n/s wing mirror cracked

o/s/f wiper blade poor

Pass 5 Jul 2012 40,188 miles

n/s mirror glass damaged

o/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

oil leak

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 16 Jun 2011 27,393 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 21,006 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2010 21,006 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 13,507 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 13,119 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 11,609 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 10,187 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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BC02 YLZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BC02 YLZ, 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 BC02 YLZ registered?

BC02 YLZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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The MOT history for BC02 YLZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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