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BL02 EHC

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,994 mi
Last recorded89,994 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 EHC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 89,994 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 89,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 85,689 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 85,689 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 82,080 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 76,118 miles

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

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

slight play in the steering wheel

Pass 9 Feb 2012 72,118 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 67,104 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 61,577 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 51,869 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 44,459 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 36,659 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 EHC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EHC, 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 EHC registered?

BL02 EHC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 July 2002.

Is BL02 EHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL02 EHC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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