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BF02 EFB

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,916 mi
Last recorded95,916 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 EFB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 95,916 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2018 95,883 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 81,901 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 81,877 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 81,637 miles

rear silencer joint corroded

Pass 20 May 2015 79,257 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 77,190 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 74,940 miles

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

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 14 May 2013 74,939 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 1 May 2012 71,656 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 68,642 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 68,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2010 65,619 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 65,619 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 62,363 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 59,036 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 55,837 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 55,837 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 44,911 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 EFB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EFB, 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 EFB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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