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BN02 AOM

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

143,824 mi
Last recorded143,824 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 AOM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 143,824 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 143,824 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 116,009 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 116,007 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 14 Mar 2013 108,244 miles

corosion to exhaust centre pipe and rear silencer

corosion to rear suspension coil springs and o/s/f coil spring

front and rear number plates deteriating

n/s and o/s headlamps lenses deteriating / staring to affect beam image

some play in front suspension top mounts

Fail 14 Mar 2013 108,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

corosion to exhaust centre pipe and rear silencer

corosion to rear suspension coil springs and o/s/f coil spring

front and rear number plates deteriating

n/s and o/s headlamps lenses deteriating / staring to affect beam image

some play in front suspension top mounts

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 21 Mar 2012 103,961 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust box outer heat shield corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2012 103,961 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust box outer heat shield corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2011 99,922 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

corosion to rear exhaust silencer

rear number plate deteriating

some play in o/s/f suspension top mount

vehicle tested under damp conditions

Pass 24 Mar 2011 99,922 miles

corosion to rear exhaust silencer

rear number plate deteriating

some play in o/s/f suspension top mount

vehicle tested under damp conditions

Pass 9 Jun 2010 97,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear discs slightly worn

Windscreen wiper blades smearing slightly

Fail 9 Jun 2010 97,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear discs slightly worn

Windscreen wiper blades smearing slightly

Fail 26 May 2009 91,403 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corosion to rear silencer

vehicle tested under wet conditions

wash jets partialy blocked wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 26 May 2009 91,403 miles

corosion to rear silencer

vehicle tested under wet conditions

wash jets partialy blocked wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 4 Jun 2008 80,454 miles

tested in wet conditions

Fail 3 Jun 2008 80,454 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

tested in wet conditions

Pass 29 May 2007 67,131 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 53,608 miles

Brake discs slightly lipped

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 AOM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AOM, 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 AOM registered?

BN02 AOM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 June 2002.

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