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BF02 YZY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2016
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,487 mi
Last recorded109,487 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 109,487 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 109,487 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 102,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 102,459 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 89,531 miles

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

Poor beam image N/S head lamp.

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

Rear exhaust connection corroded.

Pass 27 Nov 2012 82,151 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroded.

O/S/F brake pipe corroded behind wheel.

Fail 23 Nov 2012 82,093 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both rear brake pipes corroded.

Engine warning lamp on.

O/S/F brake pipe corroded behind wheel.

Pass 30 Nov 2011 75,440 miles

slight corrosion to o/s front metal brake pipe and n/s and o/s rear metal brake pipes from hose to compensator

Fail 6 Dec 2010 67,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 67,883 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 58,642 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2009 58,642 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre wall cracking

Fail 11 Nov 2008 48,946 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 48,946 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 38,299 miles

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

advise engine management light on

Pass 13 Nov 2006 25,920 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 21,534 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 20,878 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 YZY 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 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 YZY, 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 YZY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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