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BT02 CDZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

186,983 mi
Last recorded186,983 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 CDZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 186,983 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (7.1.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both from flex hoses to wheels (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 167,530 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 167,524 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 145,972 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 143,489 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Aug 2013 132,574 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 120,522 miles

corrosion to all rear brake pipes

nearside headlamp pattern poor

number plates are poor

rear exhaust box poor

rear seat belts stiff to operate

Fail 10 Aug 2012 120,354 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

all tyres are poor

corrosion to all rear brake pipes

nearside headlamp pattern poor

number plates are poor

rear exhaust box poor

rear seat belts stiff to operate

Pass 12 Aug 2011 109,334 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 109,090 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2010 95,100 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

corrosion & deterioration evident exhaust back box

unable to check areas underside of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due to undercover

Pass 16 Jun 2009 75,416 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

deterioration front & rear registration plates

offside front tyre nearing minimum legal limits

shoulder area wear all tyres

unable to check areas underside of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due to undertray

Pass 17 Jun 2008 63,594 miles

unable to check areas underside of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due to undertray

Pass 8 Jun 2007 53,838 miles

nearside front tyre worn to minimum legal limits offside front tyre worn near minimum legallimits/ unable to check areas underside of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due to undertray

Pass 12 Jun 2006 44,371 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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BT02 CDZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BT02 CDZ, 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 CDZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 June 2002.

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