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BL02 RXW

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,787 mi
Last recorded137,787 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 RXW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 137,787 miles

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))

Fail 16 May 2023 137,776 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 134,506 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 134,500 miles

Emissions not tested Oil level below minimum (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 129,694 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Mar 2020 117,517 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

plastic outer sill covers fitted

slight movement in offside and nearside front top suspension mount

Fail 17 Mar 2020 117,517 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

plastic outer sill covers fitted

slight movement in offside and nearside front top suspension mount

Pass 26 Mar 2019 113,715 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear and offside rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2018 108,260 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 22 Mar 2018 108,227 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 100,404 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 91,531 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 83,564 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear shock absorbers damping effect slightly reduced

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2014 72,644 miles

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

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

exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 22 May 2013 69,732 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 69,732 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 66,261 miles

Battery insecure. As from 1st April 2012 this item becomes a failure

O/S wiper starting to perish

engine management light on indicating fault

Fail 27 Sep 2010 63,676 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 63,676 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 61,399 miles

exhaust back box in poor condition

Fail 29 Jul 2008 59,871 miles

Exhaust back box in poor condition

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

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

slight play in top of both front suspension struts

Pass 29 Jul 2008 59,871 miles

Exhaust back box in poor condition

slight play in top of both front suspension struts

Pass 18 Jul 2007 57,735 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing

engine management light on

Pass 20 Jul 2006 55,897 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 52,390 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 52,390 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 RXW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RXW, 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 RXW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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