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BT02 EEP

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

67,428 mi
Last recorded67,428 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 EEP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2026 67,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage around rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2025 61,113 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Apr 2025 61,113 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 50,651 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R Front to Rear O/S/F N/S/F (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 3 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 47,473 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear coils slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 45,577 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 May 2021 45,577 miles

Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 May 2020 44,331 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 41,667 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 35,590 miles

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint o/s and n/s (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2017 33,440 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2017 33,440 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 31,256 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 29,282 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 4 Jun 2015 29,282 miles

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 5 Jun 2014 27,121 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Spare tyre defective

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 30 May 2013 25,203 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 23,837 miles

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

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 26 May 2011 22,085 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 22,085 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 20,224 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 18,255 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 16,568 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 13,903 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 11,424 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 EEP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 EEP, 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 EEP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 June 2002.

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