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BF02 DHV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

188,976 mi
Last recorded188,976 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 DHV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2022 188,976 miles

Front Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 183,146 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2021 183,146 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2020 177,933 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 177,933 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 166,849 miles

Rear exhaust getting rusted

Pass 17 Apr 2018 153,575 miles

Rear exhaust getting rusted

Pass 19 Apr 2017 151,727 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 151,727 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 147,501 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 142,796 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 138,453 miles

rear of exhaust rusty

Pass 13 May 2013 133,674 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 129,047 miles

rear exhaust getting rusted

Pass 10 May 2011 123,554 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 118,450 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 113,133 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 101,860 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 82,904 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 61,855 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 DHV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DHV, 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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What year was BF02 DHV registered?

BF02 DHV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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