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BF02 VHR

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,977 mi
Last recorded133,977 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 133,977 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 121,324 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 121,324 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 108,116 miles

Oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

slight play in upper strut mounts

Fail 5 Apr 2013 108,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

slight play in upper strut mounts

Pass 31 Mar 2012 94,720 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2011 80,777 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 76,547 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2010 75,692 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2010 75,691 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 70,402 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 15 Mar 2008 62,463 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 55,570 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 47,616 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 VHR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VHR, 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 VHR registered?

BF02 VHR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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The MOT history for BF02 VHR shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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