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BP02 XED

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

144,196 mi
Last recorded144,196 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 144,196 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 144,190 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2022 131,519 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 131,519 miles

Central Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 125,867 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 121,750 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 118,114 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 118,114 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 112,997 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 112,997 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 109,236 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 105,374 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 101,100 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 96,884 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 92,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 88,703 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 83,683 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 78,801 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 73,637 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)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 66,401 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 59,114 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 52,174 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 XED is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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