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BL02 OBV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

125,258 mi
Last recorded125,258 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 125,258 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 125,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall perished and split to cord (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 115,214 miles

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

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

Offside Rear sidewall perished

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 104,264 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 104,264 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 94,541 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

Fail 7 Dec 2013 94,360 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 14 Dec 2012 84,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

airbag light on dash lit

engine light on dash lit

Fail 14 Dec 2012 84,169 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

airbag light on dash lit

engine light on dash lit

Pass 17 Dec 2011 73,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Dec 2011 73,375 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Dec 2011 73,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

airbag light on

engine light on

front discs warped

Pass 27 Oct 2010 65,872 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 65,872 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 61,604 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 56,346 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 56,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 40,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 34,311 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 OBV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 OBV, 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 OBV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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