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BL02 OUA

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

101,422 mi
Last recorded101,422 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 101,422 miles

BOTH FRONT CENTER ALL CAPS MISSING

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED - BOTH SIDES

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL BUT O/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle under-body has signs of corrosion

vehicle has various bodywork damage all-around

Fail 30 Apr 2019 101,422 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both-sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT CENTER ALL CAPS MISSING

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED - BOTH SIDES

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL BUT O/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle under-body has signs of corrosion

vehicle has various bodywork damage all-around

Pass 1 May 2018 92,674 miles

Offside Rear wheel rim damaged

Fail 30 Apr 2018 92,674 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel rim damaged

Pass 2 May 2017 84,374 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2017 84,374 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 75,188 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)

Front both headlight aims slightly dull

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2016 75,143 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 195/60/14 instead of 195/50/15 (4.1.A.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2015 64,326 miles

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 58,001 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s/r lamp cracked

Fail 15 Feb 2014 58,001 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r lamp cracked

Pass 30 Jan 2013 51,936 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front disc rusty

h/lamps pattern dull lence

Pass 20 Oct 2010 47,861 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 46,342 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 Apr 2009 42,500 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 40,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 40,024 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 33,969 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 33,969 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 29,420 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres worn inside edges nsf close to 2mm

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 OUA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OUA, 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 OUA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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