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BF02 VLX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,783 mi
Last recorded107,783 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 VLX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 107,783 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 102,218 miles

brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2015 96,947 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 90,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

center exhaust getting corroded on box and rear joint

offside rear tyre has a small cut in treard pattern but cant see cords and is also getting perished

Pass 26 Aug 2014 90,196 miles

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)

center exhaust getting corroded on box and rear joint

offside rear tyre has a small cut in treard pattern but cant see cords and is also getting perished

Pass 28 Aug 2013 84,289 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 84,284 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 72,368 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust getting corroded at middle section

o/s rear tyre has small cut in center of tread but not showing cords

rear exhaust mounting rubbers splitting

Pass 9 Aug 2011 63,410 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 52,882 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 52,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

N/S/F Inner C.V.boot split

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2009 42,934 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 42,934 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/f inner cv boot ripped

Pass 3 Oct 2008 41,492 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 37,327 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 29,588 miles

Minor wiper streak to O/S windscreen area.

N/S/F Tyre, has kerbside damage to outer wall.

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

O/S/R Tyre, has damage to inner wall.

Pass 10 Feb 2006 21,371 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 21,371 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

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 VLX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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