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BL02 RYB

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

46,954 mi
Last recorded46,954 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 RYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 46,954 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 45,289 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

both rear lamps damaged

engine lamp on

Pass 5 Nov 2015 43,113 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 40,671 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 40,408 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer badly corroded

Wipers smearing screen

Pass 19 Jun 2013 37,419 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 35,011 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 32,195 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 29,026 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 29,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 25,248 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 25,248 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 23,731 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 23,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 21,328 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 19,757 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 RYB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RYB, 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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What year was BL02 RYB registered?

BL02 RYB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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