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BL02 MTO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Lpg 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

249,206 mi
Last recorded249,206 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 MTO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2012 249,206 miles

n/s/f metal brake pipe corroding

n/s/f tyre worn

Fail 21 May 2012 249,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

n/s/f metal brake pipe corroding

n/s/f tyre worn

Pass 23 May 2011 230,112 miles

handbrake performances have just meet the legal requirements at 18% (16% legal limit)

Fail 23 May 2011 230,112 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

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

Pass 22 May 2010 210,057 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 181,911 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 181,911 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 126,629 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 126,629 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 76,252 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 MTO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MTO, 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 MTO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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