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BF02 EET

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,010 mi
Last recorded126,010 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 EET
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 126,010 miles

Both front and rear wiper blades split. Exhaust not fully supported, bolt broken manifold to exhaust.

Oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2013 125,992 miles

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

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

Both front and rear wiper blades split. Exhaust not fully supported, bolt broken manifold to exhaust.

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2012 112,192 miles

centre exhast mounting needs attension

Pass 20 Jan 2011 99,144 miles

Rear brake imbalance/but together

Fail 20 Jan 2011 99,144 miles

Offside Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear brake imbalance/but together

Fail 12 Jan 2010 88,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 88,600 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 73,730 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2009 73,730 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

front number plate slightly damaged

offside headlamp aim om lower limit

offside shocker top mount has slight play

offside wing mirror glass slightly damaged

Pass 4 Dec 2007 57,512 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 54,546 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 49,174 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 EET is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EET, 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 EET registered?

BF02 EET is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is BF02 EET safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF02 EET shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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