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BL02 RTU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

119,483 mi
Last recorded119,483 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 RTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 119,483 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 119,483 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 118,682 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 118,682 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 115,821 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S and O/S (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S and O/S (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 115,821 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases snapped at rear silencer (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has minimal damping effect

engine management light indicates a fault

Pass 27 Aug 2015 114,211 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 107,319 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

engine light on

Pass 18 Jul 2013 97,385 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 97,385 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 89,960 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust brkt broken

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2012 89,960 miles

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

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

rear exhaust brkt broken

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2011 77,579 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 77,579 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)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2010 64,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 64,399 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 57,587 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 57,587 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 47,899 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 38,279 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 38,279 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)

REQ TRACKING==REAR NO PLATE POOR==MULTI RIB BELT POOR==EXH BACK BOX SOUNDS EMPTY==NSR TYRE 3MM/LIFTING

Fail 31 Jul 2006 28,792 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 28,792 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

PLASTIC SILL COVERS==FRONT TYRE SCRUBBING EDGES==FRONT TYRES ON 1.6MM REQ TRACKING==EXH REAR BOX BADLY CORRODED==

Pass 3 Aug 2005

PLASTIC SILL COVERS==FRONT TYRE SCRUBBING EDGES==FRONT TYRES ON 1.6MM REQ TRACKING==EXH REAR BOX BADLY CORRODED==

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 RTU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 RTU, 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 RTU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 August 2002.

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