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BN02 YXJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

147,493 mi
Last recorded147,493 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 YXJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 147,493 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 140,930 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all ferrules and brake pipes greased (3.6.B.4e)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s and o/s (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust heat shield insecure

fuel tank guard damaged

slight oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2017 140,848 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all ferrules and brake pipes greased (3.6.B.4e)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s and o/s (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust heat shield insecure

fuel tank guard damaged

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2016 135,468 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting close to limit

Offside Front tyre close to limit

Fail 6 Jul 2016 135,450 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre getting close to limit

Offside Front tyre close to limit

Pass 22 Jun 2015 129,067 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 128,972 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 124,438 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 124,430 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 119,288 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 110,564 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Aug 2012 110,564 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2011 101,939 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 91,739 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 82,410 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 82,410 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 72,796 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 63,949 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 53,892 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 YXJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YXJ, 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 YXJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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