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BF02 EKY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

107,029 mi
Last recorded107,029 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 107,029 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy effect (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy effect (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 104,913 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 101,660 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 101,660 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 98,283 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pedal rubber split

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens cloudy effect (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens cloudy effect (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear Silencer deterioating

Pass 22 Sep 2016 94,194 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2015 90,640 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 86,243 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 80,747 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 75,575 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 70,294 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 64,640 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 58,689 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 52,369 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 46,350 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 43,972 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 35,043 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 EKY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EKY, 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 EKY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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