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BT02 TZV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

21,014 mi
Last recorded21,014 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 TZV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 21,014 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 109,985 miles

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

N/S/F Tyre perished

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

O/S/R Tyre perished

Fail 27 Aug 2013 109,985 miles

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

N/S/F Tyre perished

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

O/S/R Tyre perished

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 100,953 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 97,473 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 92,656 miles

Both front tyres worn close to wear indicators-175/80x14

Pass 31 Jul 2009 88,336 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 88,310 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 84,353 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 75,285 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 65,926 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 TZV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TZV, 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 TZV registered?

BT02 TZV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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The MOT history for BT02 TZV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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