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BJ02 YBC

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

111,267 mi
Last recorded111,267 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 YBC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 111,267 miles

Sill covers fitted unable to check all prescribed areas

Fail 20 Jun 2018 111,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Sill covers fitted unable to check all prescribed areas

Pass 14 Jun 2017 106,509 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust very corroded

sill covers fitted to vehicle

tyre side walls kerbed

Pass 20 Jun 2016 120,159 miles

Both front tyres outer sidewall "kerbed"

Pass 19 Jun 2015 97,050 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2014 91,397 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 85,710 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2012 78,641 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 70,042 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 61,748 miles

front brake pads over 1/2 worn

Pass 17 Jun 2009 56,305 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 18,929 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 420,596 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 36,179 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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BJ02 YBC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BJ02 YBC, 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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BJ02 YBC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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