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BF02 ZXK

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

184,662 mi
Last recorded184,662 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 ZXK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 184,662 miles

oil leak from engine

sills not checked due to sill covers

Fail 23 Apr 2016 184,587 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

oil leak from engine

sills not checked due to sill covers

slight blow from exhaust front pipe

Pass 28 Apr 2015 167,662 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

sills not checked due to sill covers

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 27 Apr 2015 167,662 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

sills not checked due to sill covers

slight oil leak from engine

wipers not checked washers not working

Pass 29 Oct 2013 145,750 miles

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

fuel filter starting to corrode

oil leak(s) on engine

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

wipers not parking

Fail 24 Oct 2013 145,750 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

fuel filter starting to corrode

oil leak(s) on engine

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

wipers not parking

Fail 31 Oct 2012 131,251 miles

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

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

wipers not parking

Pass 31 Oct 2012 131,251 miles

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

wipers not parking

Pass 29 Oct 2011 116,144 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 107,981 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 96,381 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 84,580 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 73,314 miles

1 brake pads not checked 2brake discs risting on inner face 3 rear exhaust joint starting to rust

Pass 26 Oct 2006 60,210 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 60,210 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 48,810 miles

Front Brake lining(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 ZXK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZXK, 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 ZXK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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