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BP02 NTX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

77,161 mi
Last recorded77,161 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 77,161 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 77,161 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 64,896 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 64,864 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 60,045 miles

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

o/s/r outer disc face corroded

some front brake fluctuation however not excessive

Fail 27 Jun 2014 60,044 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r outer disc face corroded

some front brake fluctuation however not excessive

Pass 15 Jun 2013 53,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2013 53,009 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 44,227 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f shocker top play

Pass 21 Jun 2011 40,790 miles

airbag light on

Pass 2 Jun 2010 37,673 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2010 37,630 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 34,529 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 30,721 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 25,128 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 25,124 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 27 Jun 2006 24,247 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 24,247 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 NTX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NTX, 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 NTX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 July 2002.

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