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BN02 LXP

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,697 mi
Last recorded117,697 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 117,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 109,587 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 101,887 miles

all discs corroded

front tyres worn edges

Fail 15 Dec 2015 101,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure TREAD (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure TREAD (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER WALL SPLIT (4.1.D.1b)

205/50R16

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam GLB 499 (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working GLB 245 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 101,801 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 99,751 miles

discs very poor

Pass 18 Jun 2012 96,953 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 96,953 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 91,960 miles

Front wiper blades split not affecting drivers view

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

Oil leak

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

offside front fog light out

Pass 21 Jun 2011 91,960 miles

Front wiper blades split not affecting drivers view

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

Oil leak

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

Rear wiper blade split

offside front fog light out

Pass 2 Jul 2010 85,148 miles

EML on

Oil leak

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

Rear bumper insecure

temp gauge not working

Fail 1 Jul 2010 85,147 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

EML on

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

temp gauge not working

Pass 5 Aug 2009 81,901 miles

offside front tyre is slightly damaged on the sidewall.

Fail 4 Aug 2009 81,897 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

offside front tyre is slightly damaged on the sidewall.

Pass 28 Jul 2008 58,600 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 58,590 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 48,378 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 38,292 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 LXP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LXP, 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 LXP registered?

BN02 LXP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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