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BF02 VHX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,334 mi
Last recorded174,334 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 VHX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2019 174,334 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability top mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components- wheel arch covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake have slight bind

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2017 169,771 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear seats removed by owner as centre seat belt damaged

Fail 5 Jan 2017 169,649 miles

Central Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 165,394 miles

both dip beams have poor image close to limit.

centre rear seat belt removed.

front brake imbalance, park brake imbalance.

new rear metal brake pipes close to rub points

osr suspension PA corroded close to limit.

osr tyre inner edge worn close to limit.

sill and under guards fitted.

Fail 14 Jan 2016 165,267 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded os and nsr multi (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective centre rear (5.2.5b)

both dip beams have poor image close to limit.

front brake imbalance, park brake imbalance.

minor play at nsf top strut mounting.

osr suspension PA corroded close to limit.

osr tyre inner edge worn close to limit.

sill and under guards fitted.

Pass 6 Jan 2015 160,428 miles

Coolant staying on hoses.

Front flexi ferrules rusty.

Minor steering play.

Offside washer jet blocked.

Rear brake imbalanced.

Rear brake pipes rusty.

Rear chassis rusty.

Rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Pass 10 Dec 2013 155,542 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 149,420 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 144,843 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 137,877 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 137,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 130,063 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 131,163 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 119,888 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 106,698 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 85,902 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 64,732 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2006 64,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VHX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VHX, 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 VHX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 April 2002.

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