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BF02 EJD

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,854 mi
Last recorded105,854 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 105,854 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2026 105,839 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 103,083 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 99,428 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 95,394 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 95,394 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 87,593 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 87,593 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 79,346 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 74,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 69,039 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 61,171 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70 R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 53,832 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 53,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 48,962 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 48,962 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 42,345 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 40,353 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 40,351 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 39,184 miles

advise warning light on dash

Pass 8 Feb 2013 36,962 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 35,301 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 33,977 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 31,752 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 29,762 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 26,912 miles

rear exhaust and joint very rusty

Pass 23 Jan 2007 23,829 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 19,966 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 EJD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EJD, 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 EJD registered?

BF02 EJD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 June 2002.

Is BF02 EJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF02 EJD shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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