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BF02 JRU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,543 mi
Last recorded94,543 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 JRU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2015 94,543 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

WIPERS DO NOT PARK IN THE PROPER POSITION. COVERS FITTED OVER SILLS, FULL INSPECTION NOT POSSABLE. ALL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED. OIL LEVEL LOW. ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ON. NOT ALL DASH LIGHTS WORKING.

engin in poor condition burning oil

new front brake pipes fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2015 94,543 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

WIPERS DO NOT PARK IN THE PROPER POSITION. COVERS FITTED OVER SILLS, FULL INSPECTION NOT POSSABLE. ALL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED. OIL LEVEL LOW. ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ON. NOT ALL DASH LIGHTS WORKING.

Pass 11 Aug 2014 88,467 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

WIPERS DO NOT PARK IN THE PROPER POISTION. O/S HEAD LIGHT POOR IMAGE. COVERS FITTED OVER SILLS, FULL INSPECTION NOT POSSABLE. ALL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED. OIL LEVEL LOW.

Fail 11 Aug 2014 88,466 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

WIPERS DO NOT PARK IN THE PROPER POISTION. O/S HEAD LIGHT POOR IMAGE. COVERS FITTED OVER SILLS, FULL INSPECTION NOT POSSABLE. ALL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED. OIL LEVEL LOW.

Pass 30 Jul 2013 83,122 miles

O/S WIPER BLADE TORN. WIPERS DO NOT PARK IN THE PROPER POSITION. O/S HEAD LIGHT POOR IMAGE. COVERS FITTED OVER SILLS, FULL INSPECTION NOT POSSABLE. ALL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.

Fail 30 Jul 2013 83,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

O/S WIPER BLADE TORN. WIPERS DO NOT PARK IN THE PROPER POSITION. O/S HEAD LIGHT POOR IMAGE. COVERS FITTED OVER SILLS, FULL INSPECTION NOT POSSABLE. ALL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.

Pass 3 Aug 2012 77,618 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 77,618 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 74,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 66,612 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 66,612 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 60,826 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 60,702 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 55,123 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Aug 2007 50,044 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 39,923 miles

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

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 JRU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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