MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,043 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill covered in body schultz (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill covered in body schultz (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive innersill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive innersill (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
vehicle dirty underneath at time of test
windscreen lightly scratched
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive innersill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive innersill (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
vehicle dirty underneath at time of test
windscreen lightly scratched
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Trailer electrical socket does not work
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Trailer electrical socket does not work
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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BN02 XVU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 XVU, 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 XVU registered?
BN02 XVU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 May 2002.
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