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BF02 FSL

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,038 mi
Last recorded110,038 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 110,038 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f antiroll bar linkages play

Pass 6 Oct 2016 104,533 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 99,111 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 99,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 92,968 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2014 92,288 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2013 86,216 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 79,953 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 72,177 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 64,661 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 56,033 miles

ADVISE REAR TYRES SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE OUTER SIDEWALLS CRACKING

Fail 8 Jul 2009 56,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

ADVISE REAR TYRES SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE OUTER SIDEWALLS CRACKING

Pass 8 Jul 2008 47,647 miles

ADVISE REAR TYRES SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE OUTER SIDEWALLS CRACKING

Pass 29 Jun 2007 40,154 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 32,675 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 FSL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FSL, 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 FSL registered?

BF02 FSL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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