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BT02 TFX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

64,114 mi
Last recorded64,114 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 TFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 64,114 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 62,370 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 62,360 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 60,378 miles

front tyres heavily perished

items removed from drivers view

rear tyres perished

Fail 7 Jun 2016 60,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front tyres heavily perished

items removed from drivers view

rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Jun 2015 58,178 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 55,493 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 May 2013 51,759 miles

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

n/s/f top shockabsorber mount has slight movement

o/s/f shock absorber top mount has slight movement

Pass 29 May 2013 51,759 miles

n/s/f top shockabsorber mount has slight movement

o/s/f shock absorber top mount has slight movement

Pass 6 Jun 2012 48,710 miles

n/s/f tyre and o/s/f tyre are worn on inner edge

n/s/rear has damage to body work but taped up

rear seat belts not checked rear seat folded down

Pass 6 Jun 2011 44,530 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 40,507 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 40,507 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 36,633 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 33,152 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 28,452 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 28,452 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 23,501 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 TFX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 TFX, 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 TFX registered?

BT02 TFX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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The MOT history for BT02 TFX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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