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BF02 DHO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,080 mi
Last recorded159,080 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 DHO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 159,080 miles

Front brake pads appear to be getting low

Front brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 159,080 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Front brake pads appear to be getting low

Front brake pipes slightly corroded

Minor exhaust blow

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 151,172 miles

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

exhaust centre section poor condition

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2012 151,172 miles

exhaust centre section poor condition

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2011 144,055 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2011 144,055 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 136,295 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 128,143 miles

rear silencer to centre silencer junction point badly corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2009 128,143 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

rear silencer to centre silencer junction point badly corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2008 116,052 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 116,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 99,173 miles

imbalance on rear brakes

rear exhaust deteriorated at flange joint

wheel trims fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2007 99,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

imbalance on rear brakes

rear exhaust deteriorated at flange joint

wheel trims fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2006 71,727 miles

HANDBRAKE SLIGHTLY STICKY ?

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

WHEEL TRIMS FITTED

Pass 7 Dec 2005 47,734 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 DHO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BF02 DHO, 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 DHO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2002.

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