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BT02 CEV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,525 mi
Last recorded102,525 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 CEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 102,525 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2016 102,482 miles

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort fault occurred mid test at 11% (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 102,471 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Braking system leaking nsr brake fluid leak (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 91,238 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 91,238 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 90,289 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 82,649 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 74,827 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 65,752 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 1 Jul 2010 57,409 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 53,379 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 53,379 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 44,132 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 34,177 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 24,193 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 24,193 miles

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

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 CEV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 CEV, 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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What year was BT02 CEV registered?

BT02 CEV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 June 2002.

Is BT02 CEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT02 CEV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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