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BN02 LFM

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

272,640 mi
Last recorded272,640 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 272,640 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 272,517 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre is bald

Offside Rear Inner Tyre is bald

Rear Wiper blade is split

Pass 13 Mar 2017 264,138 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner 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)

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

headlamps misted

oil leak

wipers do not park correctly

Fail 13 Mar 2017 264,138 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner 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)

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

headlamps misted

oil leak

wipers do not park correctly

Pass 19 Jan 2016 253,035 miles

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

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

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

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

outer sill covers fitted

slight distortion on offside rear road wheel

Fail 19 Jan 2016 253,034 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/70r14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

outer sill covers fitted

slight distortion on offside rear road wheel

Pass 20 Jan 2015 240,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside rear tyre worn bald on inner edge

sill trims fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2015 240,160 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside rear tyre worn bald on inner edge

sill trims fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2014 222,262 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

rear road springs rusty

Fail 17 Mar 2014 222,262 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside door mirror in poor condition

rear exhaust box rusty

rear road springs rusty

Pass 20 Mar 2013 217,646 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both headlamp lenses poor condition

centre to rear exhaust joint corroded

rear axle bushes worn

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2013 217,646 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both headlamp lenses poor condition

centre to rear exhaust joint corroded

rear axle bushes worn

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2012 205,918 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn

offside rear tyre worn nail in tread

pin hole in nearside c.v gaiter

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 19 Mar 2012 205,918 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre worn

offside rear tyre worn nail in tread

pin hole in nearside c.v gaiter

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2011 189,030 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

suspect fuel leak

Fail 24 Mar 2011 189,030 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 169,695 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 145,450 miles

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

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)

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

n/s/f door mirror cracked

Pass 8 Mar 2008 119,231 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 93,029 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 714,942 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 LFM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LFM, 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 LFM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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