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BL02 MTU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Lpg 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

125,209 mi
Last recorded125,209 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 125,209 miles

brake pipe slight rust

Fail 10 Jan 2013 125,209 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 116,641 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

advise n/s/f tyre worn close to the legal limit

Fail 7 Jan 2012 116,641 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

advise n/s/f tyre worn close to the legal limit

Pass 7 Jan 2011 110,241 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 110,241 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 102,598 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 102,598 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 94,100 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 83,172 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 83,172 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 74,988 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 65,596 miles

FRONT DISCS WORN* EXHAUST RUSTED* OSR TYRE WORN* SHIELDS ON INNER AND OUTER SILLS - CANNOT INSPECT*

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 MTU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MTU, 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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What year was BL02 MTU registered?

BL02 MTU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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