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BL02 OZU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,018 mi
Last recorded116,018 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 OZU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 116,018 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 116,018 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 108,833 miles

nearside front inner driveshaft boot split

nearside rear tyre on limit 1.6m

offside front brake pipe starting to corode

outer backbox (exhaust) shell coroded

wiper blade split but clears windscreen

Pass 27 Aug 2010 102,593 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 102,593 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 94,269 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 87,874 miles

N/s/f fog lamp not working + N/s/f sidelight bulb dim(blacK + engine oil leaks (rocker/breather) + Damage to fuel tank cover at o/s

Pass 1 Aug 2007 77,677 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 77,677 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 66,965 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 57,301 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 OZU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OZU, 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 OZU registered?

BL02 OZU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 August 2002.

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