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BT02 EJA

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

23,663 mi
Last recorded23,663 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 EJA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 23,663 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 227,346 miles

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

exhaust heat sheild insecure above back box

wipers not parking correctly

Fail 9 Apr 2016 227,063 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located fouling inner wing (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust heat sheild insecure above back box

wipers not parking correctly

Fail 16 Apr 2015 218,147 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 218,147 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 210,527 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 210,506 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 202,551 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 195,161 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 195,159 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 172,744 miles

both front wheel inner plastic wheel arches lose/insecure and have fouled wheels at some tine

Fail 30 Apr 2011 172,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

both front wheel inner plastic wheel arches lose/insecure and have fouled wheels at some tine

Pass 27 Apr 2010 148,247 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

nearside front tyre tread low on inner edge 1.6mm

offside front tyre tread low on inner edge 2mm

rear section of exhaust badly corroded

two high level brake light bulbs not working

Fail 24 Apr 2010 148,148 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

nearside front tyre tread low on inner edge 1.6mm

offside front tyre tread low on inner edge 2mm

rear section of exhaust badly corroded

two high level brake light bulbs not working

Pass 6 Apr 2009 121,214 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 121,214 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 101,045 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 83,529 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 77,142 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 EJA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EJA, 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 EJA registered?

BT02 EJA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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