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BF02 PHX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

62,751 mi
Last recorded62,751 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 62,751 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 62,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 61,861 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 60,855 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s to flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 60,855 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s to flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 59,925 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s to flexy hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

slight play in o/s front top strut mounting, efficient at test.

Fail 29 Jun 2021 59,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s to flexy hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

slight play in o/s front top strut mounting, efficient at test.

Pass 7 Jul 2020 58,739 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 57,155 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 55,448 miles

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

several tyres near limit

Fail 17 May 2018 55,445 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

several tyres near limit

Pass 16 May 2017 53,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 51,603 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 50,192 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 50,192 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 49,166 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2014 49,159 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 47,459 miles

Centre exhaust pipe deteriorated joint

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 45,132 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 42,081 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 40,527 miles

Oil leak

n/s mirror back missing

Pass 5 May 2009 37,556 miles

w2indscreen washers slow to react but do work

Pass 8 May 2008 35,048 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

front engine mount deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2007 32,328 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 29,962 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 PHX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 PHX, 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 PHX registered?

BF02 PHX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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The MOT history for BF02 PHX shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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