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2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,742 mi
Last recorded102,742 miles
Recorded on30 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 BFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2015 102,742 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front to rear tyre sizes different

nsr tyre deteriorated

os sill corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play osf top suspension mount

Fail 29 May 2015 102,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nsr tyre deteriorated

os sill corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play osf top suspension mount

Pass 2 Jun 2014 93,592 miles

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

MIL on

interior mirror insecure

rear tyres wearing irregulary and look like they have been driven on while flat

Fail 30 May 2014 93,590 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

interior mirror insecure

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

MIL on

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres wearing irregulary and look like they have been driven on while flat

Pass 29 May 2013 83,806 miles

front exhaust flexi worn,recheck for leaks once rear box fitted or renew

Fail 28 May 2013 83,806 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

front exhaust flexi worn,recheck for leaks once rear box fitted or renew

offside front position lamp dull

Pass 31 May 2012 77,627 miles

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

battery insecure

Fail 31 May 2012 77,619 miles

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

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 17 May 2011 68,448 miles

offside front tyre has bald edge, nearside front is low, front brake imbalance is low

Fail 17 May 2011 68,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre has bald edge, nearside front is low, front brake imbalance is low

Pass 1 Jun 2010 58,096 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 58,096 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2009 51,842 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 47,179 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 40,837 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 34,534 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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BT02 BFA 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 BT02 BFA, 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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BT02 BFA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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