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BN02 XVF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

116,946 mi
Last recorded116,946 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 XVF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 116,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer and inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded from flex to calipier (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 116,869 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer and inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded from flex to calipier (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 108,728 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

engine light on

Pass 6 Aug 2016 102,341 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 102,341 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure x2 (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 May 2015 98,594 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2015 98,451 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

co emmissions only just passed

e/m light on

exhaust joint at rear badly rusted and may brake off soon

front to back brake pipes bonded to body but secure at time of test

Pass 11 Jun 2014 92,874 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 92,874 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 90,523 miles

Front discs corroded.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 90,523 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front discs corroded.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 83,085 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 83,085 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 74,235 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 74,235 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 68,570 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 68,570 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 59,474 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 59,474 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 47,877 miles

offside front tyre bald inner edge

Fail 13 Feb 2008 47,877 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2007 38,116 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 26,792 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 26,792 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 XVF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 XVF, 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 XVF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 March 2002.

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