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BL02 MTY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 MTY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2016

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

engine light on dash

n/s/r tyre cracked no cords exposed

Fail 31 Dec 2016

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine light on dash

n/s/r tyre cracked no cords exposed

Pass 21 Dec 2015 153,317 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

back box corroded

oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2014 142,849 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2014 142,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2013 129,829 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 116,527 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 98,972 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2011 98,748 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2010 87,019 miles

front tyres worn low on the inner edges

Pass 8 Aug 2009 76,489 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 70,259 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 70,259 miles

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

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

rear wiper

Pass 12 Sep 2007 64,381 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 64,381 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 55,730 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 42,290 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 MTY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MTY, 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 MTY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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