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BF02 NHV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Lpg 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

137,040 mi
Last recorded137,040 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 NHV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 137,040 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2014 125,961 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 115,587 miles

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

nearside rear tyre getting low

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2012 107,263 miles

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

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

both headlight beam images poor

offside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2011 99,288 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2010 90,010 miles

Both rear tyres have uneven/lumpy wear to inner tread edge

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside front metal brake pipe in wheel arch to flexi starting to corrode

Pass 16 Apr 2009 80,720 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 80,720 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 77,397 miles

engine management light on

Fail 8 Dec 2008 77,397 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light on

Fail 8 Jan 2008 69,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 69,268 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 59,834 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 46,894 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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BF02 NHV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NHV, 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 NHV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 April 2002.

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