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BL02 EBK

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

100,121 mi
Last recorded100,121 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 EBK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 100,121 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 94,906 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 85,772 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 83,839 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2015 78,026 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 74,833 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 71,313 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 71,313 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 67,615 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2011 63,215 miles

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

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

Nearside rear handbrake wouldn't lock on roller brake test.

Nearside rear service brake wouldn't lock on roller brake test.

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

Offside rear service brake wouldn't lock on roller brake test.

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 57,894 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 49,721 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 42,084 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 34,528 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 29,389 miles

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

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 EBK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BL02 EBK, 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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What year was BL02 EBK registered?

BL02 EBK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 July 2002.

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The MOT history for BL02 EBK shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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