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BF02 ECZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

85,888 mi
Last recorded85,888 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 85,888 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2023 81,018 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 81,018 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 76,213 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexi damage

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp bracket broken but still secured

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose to load sensor (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel to load sensor (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 76,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak emission not tested due to major leak, also not detected. (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe almost failed or snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge worn to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge worn to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexi damage

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp bracket broken but still secured

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose to load sensor (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel to load sensor (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 69,836 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexible To Load Sensor. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Wheel to Flexible. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexible To Load Sensor. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From wheel To Flexible. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 69,321 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 57,754 miles

Front Both Front Tyres Feathering.

Front Slight Movement In Both Top Mounts

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 51,292 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Feb 2017 50,202 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 47,563 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 44,766 miles

slight movement in n/s top mounting

Pass 25 Feb 2014 41,608 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 38,356 miles

rear exhaust box holed

screw in tread area of n/s rear tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2012 35,233 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 32,125 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 29,403 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 26,395 miles

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

Please note o/s/f headlight slight misting to egde of patton

Pass 25 Feb 2008 22,895 miles

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

nearside rear foot & handbrake slightly down on eff

Pass 26 Feb 2007 19,994 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 16,845 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 ECZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 ECZ, 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 ECZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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