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BN02 YMM

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

166,296 mi
Last recorded166,296 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 YMM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2014 166,296 miles

Oil leak

dents and scratches to bodywork

exhaust system corroded

nearside front cv gaitor damp with grease

rear wiper split

various brake pipes corroded

various suspension components corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2014 166,296 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

various suspension components corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

dents and scratches to bodywork

exhaust system corroded

nearside front cv gaitor damp with grease

rear wiper split

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2013 156,624 miles

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

Oil leak

unable to check ns & os outer sill cover fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2013 156,624 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

unable to check ns & os outer sill cover fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2012 145,930 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Unable to inspect nearside and offside outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2012 145,930 miles

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)

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

Oil leak

Unable to inspect nearside and offside outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2011 134,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 134,035 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2010 122,135 miles

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

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

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

exhaust centre to rear silencer joint heavily corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2009 111,960 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust rear silencer heavily corroded exhaust centre to rear silencer joint heavily corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2009 111,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust rear silencer heavily corroded exhaust centre to rear silencer joint heavily corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2008 104,516 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 104,516 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 95,887 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 95,871 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 80,413 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 YMM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YMM, 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 YMM registered?

BN02 YMM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 April 2002.

Is BN02 YMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN02 YMM shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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