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BN02 LHZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,626 mi
Last recorded88,626 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 LHZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 88,626 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front brake pipes behind front wheels (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on limit advise changing at earliest convienience (4.1.E.1)

both headlight lenses deteriorating

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted on inside faces (3.5.1i)

engine management light on but not affecting emissions

Pass 12 May 2015 85,762 miles

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2014 82,929 miles

Corrosion to front metal brake pipes.

Corrosion to rear metal brake pipes.

Oil leak.

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

Rear exhaust hanger snapped.

Fail 24 Apr 2014 82,921 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Corrosion to front metal brake pipes.

Corrosion to rear metal brake pipes.

Oil leak.

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

Rear exhaust hanger snapped.

Pass 10 May 2013 78,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 10 May 2013 78,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 73,095 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 73,094 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2011 67,891 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2011 67,891 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)

Pass 8 May 2010 62,654 miles

Advise front brake discs pitted

Advise nearside rear tyre stepped

Fail 7 May 2010 62,643 miles

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

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

Advise front brake discs pitted

Advise nearside rear tyre stepped

Pass 22 May 2009 56,279 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2008 49,018 miles

Advise both front tyres worn down on outer edges borderline

Advise exhaust back box corroded

Pass 16 May 2007 41,893 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 35,888 miles

wear in all tyres nearside front only just legal

Pass 29 Apr 2005 27,763 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 LHZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black 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 LHZ, 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 LHZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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