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BT02 EFN

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

60,243 mi
Last recorded60,243 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 60,243 miles

All tyre's perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear to center joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brakes signs of over heating

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 59,220 miles

bottom of radiator wet, poss leaking

exhaust system very rusty and minor blow

slight seapage from steering rack

Fail 20 Jun 2017 59,200 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

bottom of radiator wet, poss leaking

exhaust system very rusty and minor blow

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

slight seapage from steering rack

Pass 17 Jun 2016 57,856 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear of exhaust in poor condition (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front brake hose ferrule corroded

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

coolant low

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight leak around gearbox

Fail 13 Jun 2016 57,826 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear of exhaust in poor condition (7.1.2)

Front bumper loose on offside but not insecure

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

Nearside headlamp beam image poor

Nearside windscreen wiper poor

Offside Front brake hose ferrule corroded

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

coolant low

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight leak around gearbox

Pass 19 Jun 2015 55,916 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 54,034 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 53,956 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside off steering rack wet/damp

Pass 25 Jun 2013 51,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 24 Jun 2013 51,184 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 29 Jun 2012 48,477 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 48,477 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 44,821 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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

front brake discs worn

unable to check brake pads

wipers poor

Fail 23 Jun 2011 44,821 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

wipers poor

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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

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

front brake discs worn

unable to check brake pads

Pass 8 Jun 2010 42,024 miles

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

unable to check inside brake pads

Fail 8 Jun 2010 42,024 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

unable to check inside brake pads

Pass 30 Jun 2009 39,158 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to check front pads

Pass 23 May 2008 36,120 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 33,402 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2006 29,829 miles

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

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

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 EFN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EFN, 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 EFN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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