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BL02 OBZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,781 mi
Last recorded116,781 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 OBZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 116,781 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 116,777 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 May 2016 96,825 miles

OSF tyre low on outer edge

Fail 21 May 2016 96,768 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play OSR (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

OSF tyre low on outer edge

Pass 22 Jun 2015 87,969 miles

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

Rear wiper arm and blade missing

Fail 20 Jun 2015 87,969 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear wiper arm and blade missing

Pass 21 Jun 2014 81,017 miles

corrosion to rear brake pipes

front tyre treads low on edges

Fail 14 Jun 2014 80,721 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

corrosion to rear brake pipes

front tyre treads low on edges

Pass 11 Jun 2013 73,846 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust box deteriated

Fail 10 Jun 2013 73,846 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 11 Jun 2012 68,768 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

back box deteriorated

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 23 May 2011 60,444 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 60,444 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2010 55,651 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 48,730 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 48,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2008 40,880 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 40,781 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 May 2007 33,908 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 26,058 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 OBZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 OBZ, 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 OBZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 July 2002.

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