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BF02 ZNG

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

160,133 mi
Last recorded160,133 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 ZNG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 160,133 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

parking brake lever has limited reserve travel

tail box heatshield loose

Pass 21 Dec 2020 157,904 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 157,877 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle - tail (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe insecure filler neck fouling on spring (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 151,640 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle - tail flange is deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 151,583 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle - tail flange is deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 140,928 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 140,757 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded - load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 137,681 miles

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

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

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

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

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

foreign object in o/s/r tyre

tail box flange corroded

x2 headlamps slightly defused

Fail 21 Nov 2017 137,666 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

foreign object in o/s/r tyre

tail box flange corroded

x2 headlamps slightly defused

Pass 30 Nov 2016 135,109 miles

Nearside Rear 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 inside edge (just visible tread) (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 135,109 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded - valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear 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 inside edge (just visible tread) (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak NEEDS URGENT ATTENTION ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 27 Nov 2015 131,011 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output x2 (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake pipe greased

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring slightly corroded

tail box skin deteriorated and flange corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2015 130,990 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output x2 (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake pipe greased

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring slightly corroded

tail box skin deteriorated and flange corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2014 126,285 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 119,148 miles

both front tyres wearing on egdes

Fail 18 Nov 2013 119,148 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

both front tyres wearing on egdes

Pass 22 Nov 2012 113,796 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 107,831 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)

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

all rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 16 Nov 2011 107,831 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

all rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 19 Nov 2010 97,742 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 82,543 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 56,256 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 56,267 miles

advise:hand brake cables both short sections at rearend of cables corroding

advise;both rear tyres compound cracking and both have slight bulges to outer walls

Fail 9 Nov 2007 56,267 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise:hand brake cables both short sections at rearend of cables corroding

advise;both rear tyres compound cracking and both have slight bulges to outer walls

Pass 17 Nov 2006 42,844 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 ZNG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 ZNG, 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 ZNG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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