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BL02 RVM

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

190,724 mi
Last recorded190,724 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 190,724 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 86,641 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 28 Feb 2019 86,624 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 3 Nov 2017 83,124 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear above axle. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 83,124 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear above axle. (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 68,913 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 68,629 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 55,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Fail 30 Oct 2015 55,585 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 23 Oct 2014 50,952 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2014 50,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

middle exaust corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2013 47,595 miles

slight play in off side front steeing arm

Pass 15 Oct 2012 44,289 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 40,147 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 36,612 miles

osr tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 21 Oct 2010 36,612 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

osr tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 29 Oct 2009 32,345 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 32,064 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 31,617 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 31,617 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 30,902 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 29,885 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 28,958 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 RVM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 79,020 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 RVM, 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 RVM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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