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BP02 LZF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

119,970 mi
Last recorded119,970 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 LZF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2018 119,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at lower inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded mounting at inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' large crack (8.3.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Braking system leaking banjo bolt was loose loose (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge close to cords

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 111,379 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front repeater lense cover missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chips (8.3.1d)

alarm wires are loose and pushed around brake master cylinder

rear exhaust hanger and exhaust box corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2017 111,379 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front repeater lense cover missing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chips (8.3.1d)

alarm wires are loose and pushed around brake master cylinder

rear exhaust hanger and exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2016 101,424 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 91,974 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 91,974 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 80,231 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 80,231 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 68,184 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 56,120 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 55,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 42,991 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 42,991 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 32,199 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 32,199 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 21,867 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 21,867 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 21,196 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 15,769 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 14,896 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 12,830 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 LZF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LZF, 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 LZF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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