MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,161 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak engine ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
rear exhaust corroded and peeling
Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour black (7.4.B.4)
Offside Outer Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak engine ()
rear exhaust corroded and peeling
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Spare tyre has low tread
Back box poor
Front brake discs have corrosion inner faces
Offside front brake has slight judder
front tyres wear on inside edges
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BN02 AKJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 BN02 AKJ, 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 BN02 AKJ registered?
BN02 AKJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 March 2002.
Is BN02 AKJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for BN02 AKJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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