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BP02 MLY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

176,520 mi
Last recorded176,520 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 MLY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 176,520 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os and ns front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os and ns rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 176,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation out of balance 32% (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os and ns front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os and ns rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively very slight bind and has been hot at some time (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

parking brake close to minimum performance

Pass 15 Jan 2021 168,631 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os and ns rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3/4 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on edges and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt starting to perish and crack (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns front mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 160,878 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns front sub frame mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 160,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play advise replacement (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy advise replacement (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns front sub frame mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 153,077 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in tread ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing os and ns rear starting to perish and crack and wearing slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os and ns front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 145,839 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

plastic sill covers fitted

rear tyres wearing on inner edges and starting to perish and crack slightly

Fail 19 Jan 2018 145,839 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

plastic sill covers fitted

rear tyres wearing on inner edges and starting to perish and crack slightly

Pass 6 Jan 2017 137,190 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to ns rear flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns rear outer sills ,plastic sill covers fitted (2.4.A.3)

rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Fail 6 Jan 2017 137,190 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to ns rear flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns rear outer sills ,plastic sill covers fitted (2.4.A.3)

rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 19 Jan 2016 130,313 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os rear outer sill ( plastic sill covers fitted) (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 130,309 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os rear outer sill ( plastic sill covers fitted) (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 122,097 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 122,064 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 113,488 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 107,111 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 107,111 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 97,900 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 97,900 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 87,684 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 77,776 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)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 68,283 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 68,283 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 63,268 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 50,064 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 34,534 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 34,534 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 21,351 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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BP02 MLY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MLY, 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 MLY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 July 2002.

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