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BL02 BYU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,013 mi
Last recorded115,013 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 BYU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 115,013 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 115,013 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 111,120 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust corroded

oil leak

underside corroded

underside ns corroded

underside os corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2016 102,215 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Outer sill covers fitted

oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2016 102,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2015 97,810 miles

both outersills corroded

exhaust rear box in poor condition

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn low on tread

poor beam patterns on headlights

rear shockers corroded

sill covers fitted

slight play in nearside front top strut mounting

Fail 24 Oct 2015 97,809 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe/manifold (7.1.2)

both outersills corroded

exhaust rear box in poor condition

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn low on tread

poor beam patterns on headlights

rear shockers corroded

sill covers fitted

slight play in nearside front top strut mounting

Pass 23 Oct 2014 93,369 miles

Rear exhaust in poor condition and slight leak.

Fail 23 Oct 2014 93,368 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear exhaust in poor condition and slight leak.

Pass 17 Oct 2013 88,357 miles

front discs corroded and lipped

front pads starting to wear low

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2012 84,534 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to wear low

rear silencer in poor condition

rear springs cup mountings heavily corroded

sill covers fitted

under side of vehicle heavily corroded in places

Fail 24 Oct 2012 84,533 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre starting to wear low

rear silencer in poor condition

rear springs cup mountings heavily corroded

sill covers fitted

under side of vehicle heavily corroded in places

Pass 12 Oct 2011 79,247 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 63,862 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 May 2010 63,848 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 11 May 2010 63,818 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 61,848 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 61,848 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 59,293 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 43,281 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2005 43,281 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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BL02 BYU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BL02 BYU, 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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BL02 BYU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 July 2002.

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