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BL02 FCO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

193,134 mi
Last recorded193,134 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 FCO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2018 193,134 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from the flexi rubber hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the flexi rubber hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure the inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from the flexi rubber hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the flexi rubber hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system both front to rears (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 186,540 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 186,539 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 180,745 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded the front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to the flexi rubber hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from the flexi rubber hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 180,745 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded the front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to the flexi rubber hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from the flexi rubber hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 176,285 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 169,544 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 160,337 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 160,328 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded.

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

Underbody fuel pipes corroded.

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 154,530 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 154,530 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 142,695 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 142,695 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 131,529 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 131,529 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Aug 2009 121,817 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 121,817 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 110,470 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008 110,470 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 91,535 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 91,535 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 72,103 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 FCO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FCO, 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 FCO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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