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BT02 HWY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

136,495 mi
Last recorded136,495 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 136,495 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has cracks inner side wall

Fail 18 May 2017 136,495 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has cracks inner side wall

Pass 13 May 2016 119,654 miles

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

engine management light on

exhaust heat shield insecure

front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear tyres cracking

Fail 13 May 2016 119,654 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

engine management light on

exhaust heat shield insecure

front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 May 2015 110,944 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2015 110,944 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 98,129 miles

Exhaust flexy section worn

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel filler neck insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2014 97,790 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2013 87,593 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 78,895 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust back box and middle sections are corroded

front wiper blades are split and slightly smearing

Fail 31 Mar 2012 78,895 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust back box and middle sections are corroded

front wiper blades are split and slightly smearing

Pass 2 Apr 2011 70,098 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2011 70,098 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2010 57,523 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

n/s/rear tyre slightly craking

Pass 27 Mar 2010 57,523 miles

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

n/s/rear tyre slightly craking

Pass 27 Mar 2009 44,634 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 32,163 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 32,163 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 20,778 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 17,845 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 13,791 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 HWY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HWY, 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 HWY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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