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BP02 HVX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,578 mi
Last recorded116,578 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 HVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 116,578 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 116,576 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 111,444 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))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 111,258 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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 7 Sep 2017 100,769 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 100,769 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 91,372 miles

n/s and o/s front steel brake pipes surface rust.

Fail 7 Sep 2016 91,372 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s and o/s front steel brake pipes surface rust.

Pass 8 Sep 2015 81,381 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 81,381 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 72,227 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 72,227 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 62,319 miles

Both rear shock absorbers are corroded

Centre exhaust heatshield is insecure

Minor oil leaks

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside front tyre is worn low

Pass 26 Jul 2013 62,319 miles

Both rear shock absorbers are corroded

Centre exhaust heatshield is insecure

Minor oil leaks

Offside front tyre is worn low

Pass 24 Jul 2012 52,239 miles

Exhaust is corroded

Rear number plate is delaminating

Pass 23 Jul 2011 42,814 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 33,838 miles

"EML" lamp illuminated

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 33,838 miles

"EML" lamp illuminated

Pass 8 Jul 2009 29,679 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 25,318 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 25,318 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 21,131 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 16,781 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 12,806 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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BP02 HVX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HVX, 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 HVX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 July 2002.

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