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BL02 FDE

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

105,827 mi
Last recorded105,827 miles
Recorded on15 May 2010
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 FDE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2010 105,827 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2010 105,816 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 105,760 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 103,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 103,970 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 103,833 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 103,833 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

gear box oil leak

nsf fog light inop

nsr tyre side wall perished

Pass 5 Oct 2007 88,810 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 78,533 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 FDE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FDE, 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 FDE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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