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BF02 EEM

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,664 mi
Last recorded114,664 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 EEM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 114,664 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Rear bumper slightly cracked

Pass 12 Jun 2017 108,286 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 May 2016 100,681 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 May 2015 88,653 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust outer caseing corroded

Fail 23 May 2015 88,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear exhaust outer caseing corroded

Pass 9 May 2014 75,803 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 75,803 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 May 2013 70,715 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 65,607 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 65,607 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2011 60,508 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 55,314 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 46,218 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 46,218 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2008 41,297 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 41,297 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 36,109 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 30,362 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 EEM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel 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 EEM, 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 EEM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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