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BL02 RXY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

114,233 mi
Last recorded114,233 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 RXY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 114,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively brake is binding (1.2.1 (f))

fuek tank heat shield corrding/breaking away

Fail 27 Nov 2022 114,118 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective seatybely doesnt retract (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively brake is binding (1.2.1 (f))

fuek tank heat shield corrding/breaking away

Pass 18 Nov 2021 97,772 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 97,772 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 92,498 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 76,479 miles

Coolant leak ()

Metal brake pipes covered in grease or other material

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Rear plate deteriorated

Fail 20 Jun 2019 76,479 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Metal brake pipes covered in grease or other material

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Rear plate deteriorated

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 68,058 miles

corrosion on rear of main brake pipes

Pass 28 Jun 2017 63,237 miles

corrosion on rear of main front to rear brake pipes

Fail 28 Jun 2017 63,237 miles

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

corrosion on rear of main front to rear brake pipes

Pass 5 Jul 2016 58,507 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 58,482 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (link arm broken) (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 53,777 miles

condition of o/s/f top shocker mounting

corrosion & graese on brake pipes

Pass 1 Jul 2014 51,808 miles

condition of o/s/f top shocker mounting

corrosion & graese o both front brake pipes

corrosion & grease on rear of both main brake pipes

Pass 1 Jul 2013 49,786 miles

corrosion o/s/f brake pipe

corrosion rear part of both main brake pipes

dampness around steering rack n/s BORDERLINE

Pass 2 Jul 2012 47,894 miles

dampness on steering rack

uneven wear both rear tyres 1.6mm just legal on inner edges

Pass 29 Jun 2011 45,804 miles

wear in both front anti-roll bar links n/s borderline

Pass 2 Jul 2010 43,590 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

misting of oil around steering rack

Fail 2 Jul 2010 43,590 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

misting of oil around steering rack

Pass 3 Jul 2009 41,480 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 Jul 2008 39,194 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 36,031 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 31,437 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 RXY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RXY, 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 RXY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 July 2002.

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