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BD02 AVL

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

93,251 mi
Last recorded93,251 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 AVL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 93,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 92,012 miles

Battery has been tie strapped.

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and Offside Rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 92,012 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery has been tie strapped.

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and Offside Rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 90,979 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 86,496 miles

Front o/s and n/s brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2018 86,496 miles

Front o/s and n/s brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2017 78,326 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack. (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 71,231 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 May 2016 71,230 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 May 2015 63,537 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 63,537 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 20 May 2014 56,998 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 May 2014 56,998 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 50,300 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2013 50,300 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 44,884 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 39,446 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 36,162 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)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

vehicle presented engine oil level below dipstick topped up 1 litre basic maintenance required

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 May 2009 29,823 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 29,823 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 22,265 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 30 May 2007 20,376 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 18,115 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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BD02 AVL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 79,020 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BD02 AVL, 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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BD02 AVL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 June 2002.

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