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BL02 TYS

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

206,457 mi
Last recorded206,457 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 TYS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 206,457 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 204,456 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 201,042 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 201,042 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 198,141 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 191,420 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 191,420 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 189,144 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 189,144 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 184,110 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 184,110 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 180,601 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 177,872 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 177,872 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 174,094 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 17,101 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 171,100 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 168,682 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 164,120 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 164,120 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 161,346 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 157,527 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 153,641 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 135,513 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 116,705 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 85,840 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 69,051 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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BL02 TYS is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 TYS, 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 TYS registered?

BL02 TYS is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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