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BT02 TZR

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 TZR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jul 2015

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 21 Jul 2014 161,167 miles

ODO meter fails to illuminate

Tape on dash covering a warning lamp

Fail 21 Jul 2014 161,159 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

ODO meter fails to illuminate

Tape on dash covering a warning lamp

Fail 8 Jul 2014

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear shockers weak

Pass 5 Apr 2013 150,206 miles

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

exhaust rear rusting

o/side front tyre worn on inner edge

slight damage to n/side front tyre wall

Fail 4 Apr 2013 150,206 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

exhaust rear rusting

o/side front tyre worn on inner edge

slight damage to n/side front tyre wall

Pass 1 Jun 2011 140,620 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2011 140,603 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 132,463 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR ARE HEVILY GREASED

N/S/F AND BOTH REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

N/S/F AND O/S/F BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODEDBY CHASSIS

O/S/F TOP MOUNT BEARING IS WORN ??

OUTER SILL COVERS AND UNDER TRAY FITTED

THE EXAHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

THE REAR SHOCKABSORBERS ARE CORRODED

Fail 18 Jun 2010 132,456 miles

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

ALL BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR ARE HEVILY GREASED

BRAKE LOAD VALVE IS DAMP

N/S/F AND BOTH REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

N/S/F AND O/S/F BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODEDBY CHASSIS

O/S/F TOP MOUNT BEARING IS WORN ??

OUTER SILL COVERS AND UNDER TRAY FITTED

THE EXAHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

THE REAR SHOCKABSORBERS ARE CORRODED

Pass 19 Jun 2009 122,685 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre wall cracked but no canvas is visable

offside rear tyre wall cracked but no canvas is visable

Pass 24 Jun 2008 113,685 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2008 113,685 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 103,993 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut but not exposed cords

Fail 18 Jun 2007 103,991 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to expose cords

Pass 27 Jun 2006 90,319 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 TZR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 TZR, 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 TZR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 June 2002.

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