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BL02 EYM

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

84,533 mi
Last recorded84,533 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2020 84,533 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 84,533 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 70,951 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 70,219 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Mar 2018 70,219 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 69,568 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 22 Mar 2017 69,568 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Mar 2016 68,809 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 68,807 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 67,609 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 66,203 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 66,203 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 64,936 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 64,935 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

n/s/r tyre has a nail in it

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 63,774 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S rear tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Rear silencer corroded

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

Screw in N/S front tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 63,774 miles

O/S rear tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Rear silencer corroded

Screw in N/S front tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2011 62,339 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 62,337 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 57,295 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 57,275 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 48,841 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 41,927 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2008 41,752 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 34,741 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 34,741 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 26,154 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 EYM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 EYM, 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 EYM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 July 2002.

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