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BN02 LWV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

206,668 mi
Last recorded206,668 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 206,668 miles

offside front tyre worn smooth on edge close to limit at time of test

slight corrosion to visible brake pipes

Fail 21 Apr 2017 206,668 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper insecure ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre worn smooth on edge close to limit at time of test

slight corrosion to visible brake pipes

Pass 2 Mar 2016 196,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front bumper insecure

sill/inner wheel arches coverd not allowing full inspection of prescribed areas

slight corrosion to visble brake pipes

Pass 3 Mar 2015 185,556 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

fuel filler pipe under vehicle perished and has seapage

fuel tank possibly leaking/seapage from the top

Fail 3 Mar 2015 185,556 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

fuel filler pipe under vehicle perished and has seapage

fuel tank possibly leaking/seapage from the top

Pass 16 Dec 2013 163,784 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Dec 2013 163,784 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Dec 2012 146,086 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 15 Dec 2012 146,086 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 2 Dec 2011 141,061 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 137,109 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 121,901 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 121,901 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 123,473 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2008 123,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2007 117,231 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 117,231 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 111,526 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 111,526 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 LWV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LWV, 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 LWV registered?

BN02 LWV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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