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BF02 CPE

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,419 mi
Last recorded89,419 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 89,419 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside/offside inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Front coil spring corroded nearside/offside (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly rough

all brake pipes under sealed

Pass 9 Feb 2016 82,294 miles

item removed

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi-hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 82,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi-hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi-hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

item removed

Pass 6 Feb 2015 72,068 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front headlights deteriorated

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s and n/s front wipers split on ends but still clearing screen

Pass 24 Jan 2014 66,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 66,035 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 60,973 miles

advise brake pipes

advise o/s/rtyre perrished

advise top mounts

Pass 27 Jan 2012 56,327 miles

advise brake pipe corroded

advise front top mounts

Pass 21 Jan 2011 51,717 miles

advise rear number plate.

slight crack in w/screen.

Pass 29 Jan 2010 47,616 miles

chips in w/screen.

Pass 16 Jan 2009 42,886 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise child seat loose

advise chip in screen

advise play in n/s/f top mount

advise slight sqeel from rear brakes

Pass 18 Jan 2008 38,240 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 32,918 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 28,489 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 CPE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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