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BP02 HVV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

117,796 mi
Last recorded117,796 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 HVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2020 117,796 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185-65-15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

EML lit

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 108,965 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 108,965 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 97,952 miles

Front wipers do not park automatically when switched off

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn close to wear markers 185/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Fail 24 Jan 2018 97,951 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blades split not clearing screen both sides (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch to top of sill with in 30cm of seat belt anchorage point (6.1.B.2)

Front wipers do not park automatically when switched off

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn close to wear markers 185/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Pass 26 Jan 2017 85,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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Fail 25 Jan 2017 85,484 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 81,796 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 81,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 75,682 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 75,623 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 68,935 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Sep 2013 68,928 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Sep 2012 63,854 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 63,854 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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 Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 56,264 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 50,349 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 50,349 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f mirror incomplete

Pass 21 Sep 2009 44,676 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 44,676 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 37,904 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 37,904 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 32,952 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 32,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 28,069 miles

screw in offside rear tyre.

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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BP02 HVV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 BP02 HVV, 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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BP02 HVV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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