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BF02 ZCJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,658 mi
Last recorded122,658 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 122,658 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 119,381 miles

Front both upper strut mounts worn

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside mirror casing damaged

metal pipes corroded includes brake pipes

Fail 16 Jan 2019 119,378 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front both upper strut mounts worn

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside mirror casing damaged

metal pipes corroded includes brake pipes

Pass 20 Oct 2017 115,711 miles

Covers fitted over outer sills

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 115,711 miles

Covers fitted over outer sills

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 109,910 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 109,833 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 99,256 miles

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

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

headlights just giving beam image

Pass 31 Oct 2014 96,501 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 93,141 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside and offside front tyres worn low on inner edges

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 30 Oct 2013 93,139 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside and offside front tyres worn low on inner edges

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 29 Oct 2012 89,119 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 89,119 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 85,361 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 11 Feb 2010 79,462 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 73,103 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

body damaged to near side / rear

condensation in off side headlamp

rear tyres cracking

Fail 23 Feb 2009 73,103 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

body damaged to near side / rear

condensation in off side headlamp

rear tyres cracking

Pass 5 Feb 2008 64,552 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 57,184 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 53,849 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 ZCJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZCJ, 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 ZCJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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