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BF02 EKO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

175,438 mi
Last recorded175,438 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 EKO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 175,438 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 175,438 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 172,794 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 172,771 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 169,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Feb 2018 169,765 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 165,346 miles

engine has an oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2017 165,346 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

engine has an oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2016 158,168 miles

Front to Rear Brake Pipes greased

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Inner steering joint has slight play

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear vehicle structure has corrosion

Slight corrosion on front chassis near subframe mountings

oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2016 158,168 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front to Rear Brake Pipes greased

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Inner steering joint has slight play

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear vehicle structure has corrosion

Slight corrosion on front chassis near subframe mountings

oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2015 150,722 miles

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

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 141,734 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust downpipe deteriorated

Fail 25 Feb 2014 141,734 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust downpipe deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2013 137,713 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 28 Feb 2013 137,713 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Feb 2012 133,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 125,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2010 115,989 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2010 115,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

front brake met the imbalance requirement. it appears the braking system requires adjustment or replacement.

Fail 23 Feb 2009 105,303 miles

front tyres wearing on inners

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 105,303 miles

front tyres wearing on inners

Fail 20 Feb 2008 88,975 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

struggled on handbrake efficiency-recomend check/adjust drum brakes.

Pass 20 Feb 2008 88,975 miles

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

struggled on handbrake efficiency-recomend check/adjust drum brakes.

Pass 5 Feb 2007 70,477 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 70,477 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 58,751 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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BF02 EKO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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