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BT02 SXW

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

132,508 mi
Last recorded132,508 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 SXW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 132,508 miles

front bumper insecure on offside

Pass 2 Oct 2014 131,032 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 123,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r coil spring requires attention

Fail 3 Aug 2013 128,771 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r coil spring requires attention

Pass 9 Aug 2012 126,807 miles

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

interior mirror loose.

Fail 9 Aug 2012 126,807 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

interior mirror loose.

Pass 11 Aug 2011 124,570 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 124,570 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 120,990 miles

front and rear pads slightly low

Pass 13 Aug 2009 115,759 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 115,759 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 3 Oct 2008 109,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 109,888 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 102,716 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 102,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Oct 2007 102,710 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Jul 2006 93,266 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 93,266 miles

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

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

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 SXW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SXW, 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 SXW registered?

BT02 SXW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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