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BT02 ETR

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

126,949 mi
Last recorded126,949 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 ETR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 126,949 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Outersills covered with trims

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 103,824 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 79,542 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 66,388 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 51,034 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 51,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 47,168 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroding

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front brake hose ferrule ends corroding

Pass 24 Jul 2017 45,694 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

dampness on nearside steering rack boot

nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage

nearside rear tyre deteriorating, cracks on sidewall

Pass 25 Jul 2016 44,234 miles

nearside front tyre deteriorating and sidewall scuffed

nearside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 31 Jul 2015 42,976 miles

exhaust corroding

nearside front tyre worn outer edges

nearside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 15 Jul 2014 41,503 miles

Oil leak

all brake pipes waxoyled

both rear tyres cracking and deteriorating

exhaust corroding

nearside front tyre wearing both edges

Pass 22 Jul 2013 39,400 miles

all brake pipes waxoyled

both front brake discs pitted

exhaust corroding

Fail 22 Jul 2013 39,400 miles

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

all brake pipes waxoyled

both front brake discs pitted

exhaust corroding

Pass 17 Jul 2012 37,430 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 35,477 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 33,645 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 31,685 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 30,026 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 30,026 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 27,058 miles

exhaust rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2006 24,790 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2006 24,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

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 ETR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 ETR, 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 ETR registered?

BT02 ETR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 July 2002.

Is BT02 ETR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT02 ETR shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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