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BD02 AYY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

207,404 mi
Last recorded207,404 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 AYY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 207,404 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2013 207,404 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2012 196,907 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

nearside rear wheel slightly damaged

oil leak

rear metal brake pipe from compensator slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2011 192,744 miles

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

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

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2011 192,744 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2010 188,686 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both number plates deteriorated

cannot read speedo reading

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Fail 14 Jun 2010

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both number plates deteriorated

cannot read speedo reading

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2009 155,636 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 155,636 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 114,490 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 109,375 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 103,918 miles

oil leak

under shields fitted

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 AYY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD02 AYY, 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 AYY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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