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BF02 JSV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,888 mi
Last recorded111,888 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2014 111,888 miles

slight play in steering wheel

Fail 6 Mar 2014 111,888 miles

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

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 22 Mar 2013 99,708 miles

front number plate damaged

slight play in steering wheel

Fail 22 Mar 2013 99,708 miles

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

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

Centre and rear exhaust in poor condition

front number plate damaged

slight play in steering wheel

Fail 4 Apr 2012 85,994 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 85,994 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 85,234 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 71,127 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 71,127 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 52,328 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 35,421 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 33,443 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 28,325 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2006 23,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 23,070 miles

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 JSV 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 66.7%.

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 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 JSV, 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 JSV registered?

BF02 JSV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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