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BT02 JYW

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

145,718 mi
Last recorded145,718 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2017 145,718 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage OSF BUMPER (6.1.C.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded NS FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded OS FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded OSR (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE HOLED ALSO FRONT PIPE TO DOWNPIPE 1X NUT SNAPPED OFF (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NSR INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NSR OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OSR OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

coil spring broken NSR (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported CENTRE AND REAR HANGER RUBBERS MISSING RUBBING ON BODY AND *FUEL TANK* (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak AT HEATER MATRIX OUTLET PIPES DRIPPING ONTO STEEL BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO RUST ()

EML / SERVICE LIGHT ON

METALIC CLICKING NOISE FROM ENGINE / BELT / PULLEY AREA

Oil leak ENGINE / GEARBOX ()

TIMING BELT UPPER COVER HELD ON WITH RED TAPE

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSF CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN ALSO DOWN TO 3MM IN PLACES (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSR INNER AND OUTER EDGES CUTTING OF PLUS CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN AND SIDEWALLS PLUS DOWN TO 3MM TREAD IN PLACES (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OSF CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN ALSO DOWN TO 3MM IN PLACES (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OSR INNER EDGE CUTTING OF PLUS CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN AND SIDEWALLS PLUS DOWN TO 3MM TREAD IN PLACES (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' X 2 (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 135,702 miles

front brake disc rusty on edge and getting thin

oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2016 135,702 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

front brake disc rusty on edge and getting thin

oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2015 129,334 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 129,168 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 119,963 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 112,437 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 112,408 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 105,406 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 101,407 miles

Oil leak

exhaust CO emissions fluctuating

Fail 4 Jul 2011 101,407 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust CO emissions fluctuating

Pass 2 Jul 2010 95,765 miles

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

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 84,508 miles

EML light on

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Jun 2009 84,508 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

EML light on

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2008 75,033 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 75,033 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 65,079 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 57,892 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 55,511 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 JYW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 JYW, 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 JYW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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