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BF02 TVJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,226 mi
Last recorded129,226 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 TVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 129,226 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust flexi section starting to deteriorate

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 24 Jan 2017 129,064 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front (3.6.B.4e)

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust flexi section starting to deteriorate

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 120,028 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant Leak

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has nail in

Pass 5 Jan 2015 113,891 miles

n/s/f brake pipe rusty

o/s handbrake reading slightly low

Fail 5 Jan 2015 113,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f brake pipe rusty

o/s handbrake reading slightly low

Pass 9 Dec 2013 106,193 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 96,077 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

exhaust middle to rear in poor condition

Fail 4 Sep 2012 96,077 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front 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)

exhaust middle to rear in poor condition

Pass 23 Aug 2011 87,137 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 78,965 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 17 Aug 2009 70,175 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 60,094 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 50,842 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 41,043 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 TVJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol 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 TVJ, 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 TVJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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