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BN02 YUR

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

155,595 mi
Last recorded155,595 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 YUR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 155,595 miles

Both rear tyres have a nail in the tread

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both pipes on nearside of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Engine has major oil leak

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 on limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 on limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 155,594 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear from load valve to flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

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

Both rear tyres have a nail in the tread

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both pipes on nearside of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Engine has major oil leak

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 on limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 on limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 146,226 miles

engine light on

n/s/r Tyre

rear brake pipe rusty on rear

rear wiper blade

Fail 31 Mar 2016 146,225 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported x2 exhaust rubbers (7.1.1)

engine light on

n/s/r Tyre

rear brake pipe rusty on rear

rear wiper blade

Pass 25 Mar 2015 138,657 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 138,657 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 131,338 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)

very bad engine oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2014 131,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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)

very bad engine oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2013 125,083 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 May 2012 120,810 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 May 2012 120,565 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 May 2011 109,272 miles

N/s wiper blade split.

N/s/r light lens damaged repaired with tape.

O/s hand brake slightly low effort.

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

Slight corrosion to both front brake pipes at hoses.

Slight play in top of front suspension struts.

Pass 12 May 2011 109,272 miles

N/s wiper blade split.

N/s/r light lens damaged repaired with tape.

O/s hand brake slightly low effort.

Slight corrosion to both front brake pipes at hoses.

Slight play in top of front suspension struts.

Pass 30 Apr 2010 97,978 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 87,395 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 79,633 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 79,633 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 69,830 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 54,931 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 YUR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YUR, 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 YUR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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