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BF02 JPY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,615 mi
Last recorded78,615 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 78,615 miles

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

Central to rear exhaust system joint heavily corroded

Coolant leak suspect radiator

Offside front strut top mountain slight play

Rear exhaust system corroding

Pass 12 Mar 2018 73,658 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strong advise front (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Strong advise Centre rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2018 73,520 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strong advise front (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Strong advise Centre rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2017 67,873 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2017 67,873 miles

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment Both front (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2016 61,604 miles

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

Centre to rear exhaust system corroding

Child seat fitted at time of test

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

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge slightly

Pass 2 Mar 2015 55,363 miles

Center to rear exhaust joint corroded

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 55,363 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Center to rear exhaust joint corroded

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 49,528 miles

outer skin corroded on exhaust rear silencer

Fail 27 Feb 2014 49,528 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

outer skin corroded on exhaust rear silencer

Pass 21 Mar 2013 44,598 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 41,981 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear coil spring corroded

offside rear coil spring corroded

rear section exhaust slight corrosion

Fail 23 Jan 2012 41,981 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear coil spring corroded

offside rear coil spring corroded

rear section exhaust slight corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2011 38,839 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 38,839 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 35,930 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 32,760 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 29,327 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 24,172 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 20,041 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 JPY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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