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BP02 MOF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,408 mi
Last recorded130,408 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 MOF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2015 130,408 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2015 130,408 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 119,678 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear exhaust clamp corroded

wiperblades split but clearing screen

Pass 28 Jan 2014 119,678 miles

rear exhaust clamp corroded

wiperblades split but clearing screen

Pass 6 Feb 2013 113,609 miles

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

rear tyres slightly miss-shapen and perished

Pass 4 Sep 2012 108,159 miles

middle exhaust corroded at rear flange

wipers dont park when switched off

Fail 4 Sep 2012 108,155 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

middle exhaust corroded at rear flange

wipers dont park when switched off

Fail 6 Sep 2011 88,746 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre tread low on edge

offside front tyre tread low on edge

slight engine oil leak

small split in engine breather hose

Pass 6 Sep 2011 88,746 miles

nearside front tyre tread low on edge

offside front tyre tread low on edge

slight engine oil leak

small split in engine breather hose

Pass 7 Sep 2010 67,852 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)

offside front suspension strut top mount has slight play

Pass 3 Sep 2009 47,600 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 47,600 miles

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

front wiper blades splitting

Pass 2 Sep 2008 37,048 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 31,536 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 31,536 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 23 Aug 2006 23,677 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 MOF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 MOF, 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 MOF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 August 2002.

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