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BRZ 7034

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

147,109 mi
Last recorded147,109 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRZ 7034
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 147,109 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 147,103 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 145,733 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leaks

slight leak

Fail 5 Oct 2015 145,733 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leaks

slight leak

Pass 9 Oct 2014
Pass 8 Oct 2013 126,220 miles

rear shocker covers loose

Fail 8 Oct 2013 126,220 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

engine light on

rear shocker covers loose

Pass 1 Oct 2012 117,190 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 102,908 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 90,385 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 90,385 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 85,978 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 69,173 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 69,173 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 51,262 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 35,501 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 35,501 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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BRZ 7034 is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BRZ 7034, 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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BRZ 7034 is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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