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BF02 FCV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

115,833 mi
Last recorded115,833 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 FCV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 115,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

clutch pipe very rusty

Pass 26 Apr 2019 110,826 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 10,407 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 98,402 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Front tyre cracking on side walls

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 93,844 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 93,530 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 91,672 miles

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

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

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

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

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

car been standing

n/s/f tyre worn low and side wall cut

Pass 10 Feb 2014 91,672 miles

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

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

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

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

car been standing

n/s/f tyre worn low and side wall cut

Pass 1 Aug 2011 82,504 miles

slight damage to side wall of nearside front tyre but not down to cords

Fail 1 Aug 2011 82,504 miles

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

slight damage to side wall of nearside front tyre but not down to cords

Pass 6 Sep 2010 68,057 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 57,566 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 46,553 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 27,133 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 16,798 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 FCV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 FCV, 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 FCV registered?

BF02 FCV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 August 2002.

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