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BF02 ECW

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,194 mi
Last recorded102,194 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 102,194 miles

headlamps slightly discoloured

Fail 15 Nov 2017 102,194 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

headlamps slightly discoloured

Pass 15 Nov 2016 98,206 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front headlamps discoloured

front number plate slightly worn

front tyres getting low and worn on edges

Pass 12 Nov 2015 90,653 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front headlamps slightly discoloured

front number plate has water ingress

Pass 12 Nov 2014 84,854 miles

centre to rear exhaust join rusty and worn

front headlamps discoloured

front pads getting low and discs rusty

Fail 12 Nov 2014 84,854 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

centre to rear exhaust join rusty and worn

front headlamps discoloured

front pads getting low and discs rusty

Pass 13 Nov 2013 80,440 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 77,397 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 75,873 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

eng man light on

Fail 18 Jul 2011 75,873 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

eng man light on

Pass 12 Jul 2010 64,481 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 55,062 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 46,197 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 37,567 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 37,567 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 12 Jul 2006 28,469 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 28,469 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 14,075 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 ECW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ECW, 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 ECW registered?

BF02 ECW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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