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BF02 UDG

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,589 mi
Last recorded97,589 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 UDG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 97,589 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front top strut mounts slight play

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn and perished close to limit

engine management light on

exhaust flex deteriorated

front wipers park randomly

rear metal brake pipes corroding

sill kit fitted

steering rack damp

Pass 7 May 2016 93,735 miles

BOTH FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION MOUNTS HAVE PLAY IN A RAISED POSITION

ENGINE LIGHT ON

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE HEAVILY CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE LOW ON TREAD 1.8MM

POOR PATTERN TO THE NEARSIDE HEADLAMP AIM

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Fail 2 May 2015 87,919 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2015 87,919 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 81,963 miles

steering rack damp

EML LAMP ON

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cover sills fitted

Pass 4 May 2013 76,703 miles

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

brake load valve stiff

front tyres low on tread

offside front brake pipe corroded

rear section of exhaust in a very poor condition

Pass 5 May 2012 71,576 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)

engine light on

power steering rack has a light coating of oil

rear exhaust silencer is in a very poor condition

Pass 10 May 2011 65,533 miles

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

Oil leak

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

suspension components rusting

Pass 12 May 2010 59,599 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 54,128 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 49,512 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2008 49,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 43,002 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 27,931 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 UDG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 UDG, 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 UDG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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