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BN02 EDX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

189,679 mi
Last recorded189,679 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 EDX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 189,679 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 189,679 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

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

oil level at minimun

rear exhaust badly corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2012 177,515 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 160,216 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

evidence of fuel leak from rear of engine

front brake discs deteriorated

o/s mirror damaged and repaired with tape

Fail 25 Jun 2011 160,216 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

evidence of fuel leak from rear of engine

front brake discs deteriorated

o/s mirror damaged and repaired with tape

Pass 6 Jul 2010 149,588 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 149,588 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake load sensing valve linkage shows only slight movement when tested.

exhaust shows corrosion/leaks.

near side front headlamp aim is just within tolerance and the beam image is weak.

off and near side front wiper blade rubbers are split.

Pass 9 Jul 2009 142,535 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corrosion.

front registration plate shows damage.

near side front wheel bearing feels slightly rough and sounds slightly noisey.

undershields fitted.

unswept areas of front screen show damage.

Fail 8 Jul 2009 142,535 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake load sensing valve linkage shows only slight movement when tested.

exhaust corrosion.

front registration plate shows damage.

near side front wheel bearing feels slightly rough and sounds slightly noisey.

off and near side front headlamp units show some movement.

undershields fitted.

unswept areas of front screen show damage.

Pass 17 Apr 2008 137,166 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 124,775 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 95,650 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 May 2005 80,477 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
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BN02 EDX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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