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BN02 SZL

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,244 mi
Last recorded106,244 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 SZL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 106,244 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Front Oil leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 103,570 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 94,367 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 93,103 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 93,103 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 92,575 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 92,575 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 86,760 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 81,427 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 75,465 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 67,873 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 67,823 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 60,530 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 60,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 53,763 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 46,769 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 39,343 miles

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

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 SZL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SZL, 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 SZL registered?

BN02 SZL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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The MOT history for BN02 SZL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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