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BL02 FCU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,410 mi
Last recorded113,410 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 113,410 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded back axle brake pipe pipe marked yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to flexy marked yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper cover on drop link has small tear.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to flexy marked yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 113,410 miles

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

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded back axle brake pipe pipe marked yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to flexy marked yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper cover on drop link has small tear.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to flexy marked yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 110,364 miles

all rear brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2016 110,364 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

all rear brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2015 107,389 miles

all rear brake pipes corroded

fuel tank damp

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2014 104,123 miles

both rear suspension springs corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2013 100,839 miles

all rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2012 97,119 miles

all rear brake pipes corroded

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear light lens broken

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2011 92,559 miles

offside rear inner brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2010 87,764 miles

all rear brake pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit and slightly out of shape

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2009 82,808 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2009 82,808 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2008 78,620 miles

offside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2008 78,603 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2007 69,084 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 69,065 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 58,599 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 58,599 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 FCU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FCU, 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 FCU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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