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BN02 DZC

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,041 mi
Last recorded169,041 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 DZC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2018 169,041 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Silencer broken (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

centre brake pipes along floor pan slightly corroded

fuel filter corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2017 166,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inside wheel arch. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 164,524 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 161,700 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 158,572 miles

various brake pipes corroded underneath

Pass 16 Feb 2013 155,283 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 151,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 147,070 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 142,958 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 138,377 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 133,574 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Feb 2008 133,537 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2007 126,740 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 105,670 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 105,670 miles

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

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

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 DZC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DZC, 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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BN02 DZC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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