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BT02 UHD

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

139,678 mi
Last recorded139,678 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 UHD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 139,678 miles

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

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

outer sills covered not allowing full inspection of prescribed areas at time of test

suspension bushes deteriorating but not resulting in any excess movement at time of test

Fail 8 Sep 2016 139,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

outer sills covered not allowing full inspection of prescribed areas at time of test

suspension bushes deteriorating but not resulting in any excess movement at time of test

Pass 11 Aug 2015 130,205 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

OUTER SILL COVERED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF PRESCRIBED AREAS AT TIME OF TEST

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

SLIGHT CORROSION TO VISIBLE BRAKE PIPES AT TIME OF TEST

WIPERS PARKING SLOW BUT NOT SERIOUSLY AFFECTING VIEW TO THE FRONT

Fail 11 Aug 2015 130,205 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

OUTER SILL COVERED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF PRESCRIBED AREAS AT TIME OF TEST

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

SLIGHT CORROSION TO VISIBLE BRAKE PIPES AT TIME OF TEST

WIPERS PARKING SLOW BUT NOT SERIOUSLY AFFECTING VIEW TO THE FRONT

Pass 20 Jun 2014 166,196 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 111,118 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2013 111,118 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2012 104,588 miles

Air bag light on

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Off side rear tyre wearing inner edge & showing cracks requires replacing

Rear exhaust box corroded & skin split

Fail 8 Jun 2012 104,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Air bag light on

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Off side rear tyre wearing inner edge & showing cracks requires replacing

Rear exhaust box corroded & skin split

Pass 4 Jun 2011 96,969 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 96,969 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 11 Jun 2010 89,403 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 89,403 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 79,794 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 70,137 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 69,956 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 61,460 miles

unable to fully inspect sills as plastic covers fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2007 61,460 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

unable to fully inspect sills as plastic covers fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2006 49,724 miles

both front tyres worn on the inner edges and the tread is low

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 UHD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UHD, 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 UHD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 June 2002.

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