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BN02 ALU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

104,230 mi
Last recorded104,230 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 ALU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 104,230 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

offside front brake ferrule slightly corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2017 101,964 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 99,539 miles

both rear tyres cracking in side walls

brake have been heavily greased

Pass 10 Aug 2015 97,380 miles

all brake pipes heavily greased

offside rear tyre cracking in side walls

Pass 11 Aug 2014 95,349 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 92,733 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 92,720 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 90,087 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 86,912 miles

offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes slightly rusty

Pass 6 Aug 2010 84,683 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 82,060 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 79,434 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 66,964 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 48,716 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 30,808 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BN02 ALU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BN02 ALU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN02 ALU registered?

BN02 ALU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 March 2002.

Is BN02 ALU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN02 ALU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN02 ALU have outstanding finance?

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