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BL02 PCO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 PCO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017
Pass 18 Apr 2016 140,177 miles

advise front /rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2016 14,017 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise front /rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2015 132,507 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 30 Mar 2015 132,507 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 2 Apr 2014 121,179 miles

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

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 2 Apr 2014 121,179 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 25 Apr 2013 110,483 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to perish on outer wall

slight movement in both front top shock mounts

Fail 25 Apr 2013 110,483 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre starting to perish on outer wall

slight movement in both front top shock mounts

Pass 28 Apr 2012 99,005 miles

o/s/f top suspension mount slight movement

o/s/r tyre wall slight perishing

rear exhuast box and joint corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2012 99,005 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit on inner edge and perishing

o/s/f top suspension mount slight movement

o/s/f tyre worn to limit on inner edge advice change

o/s/r tyre wall slight perishing

rear exhuast box and joint corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 28 Apr 2011 88,705 miles

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

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

n/s front wing and bumper damaged,nm/s rear bumper damage.

noise on engine?

Fail 28 Apr 2011 88,705 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s front wing and bumper damaged,nm/s rear bumper damage.

noise on engine?

Pass 19 May 2010 78,977 miles

n/s door mirror damaged.

Fail 19 May 2010 78,977 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s door mirror damaged.

Pass 1 Jun 2009 67,506 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 67,506 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 54,787 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2007 39,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 39,989 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 28,626 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 18,017 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 PCO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 PCO, 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 PCO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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