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BT02 JRZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

198,583 mi
Last recorded198,583 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 JRZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2019 198,583 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired limit valve lever stiff (1.1.17 (a))

wipers parking faulty

Pass 7 Feb 2018 191,323 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2017 182,970 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 172,779 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 165,315 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 154,953 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2013 143,725 miles

front tyres and offside rear tyre wearing on inner edges

offside rear shock absorber starting to corrode

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2013 143,725 miles

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

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

front tyres and offside rear tyre wearing on inner edges

offside rear shock absorber starting to corrode

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2012 131,076 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 121,516 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 121,516 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 99,352 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 83,498 miles

brake disks poor condition

front pads low

n/s door mirror cracked

o/s/f tyre pressure low

o/s/f tyre worn low

squeek from o/s/f brake lining

Pass 9 Jun 2007 76,182 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2007 76,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2006 67,284 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 48,942 miles

dash light bulb not working

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 JRZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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