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BF02 BMU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,403 mi
Last recorded105,403 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 BMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 105,403 miles

E.M.L. On

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 105,403 miles

E.M.L. On

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted OK (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 95,182 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 94,931 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FLEX TO CLY (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FLEX TO VAVLE (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 88,280 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2015 88,279 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2014 82,418 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 82,404 miles

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 75,179 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 68,599 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 61,906 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 61,906 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 55,973 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 50,459 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 45,451 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 40,633 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 34,331 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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BF02 BMU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BF02 BMU, 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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BF02 BMU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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