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BN02 LCA

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 LCA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016
Fail 7 Dec 2016

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016
Pass 16 Jan 2015 141,990 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 141,990 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 128,249 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs wearing on the limit

Fail 29 Jan 2013 120,800 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front and rear brake discs wearing

Pass 29 Jan 2013 120,800 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear brake discs wearing

Pass 16 Jan 2012 111,123 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 99,296 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 84,855 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 84,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/f calliper is damp maybe brake fluid

n/s/r tyre is cracking all over

Fail 28 Jan 2009 76,029 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 76,029 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 67,849 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 59,828 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 48,107 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 LCA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 LCA, 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 LCA registered?

BN02 LCA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is BN02 LCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN02 LCA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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