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BT02 UHM

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

176,808 mi
Last recorded176,808 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 UHM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 176,808 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 171,975 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 167,453 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 163,605 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 156,252 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 148,644 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2019 148,642 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2018 141,850 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 137,150 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 131,316 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 131,182 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 125,323 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 118,736 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 118,581 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 113,482 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 113,482 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 110,315 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 110,315 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 95,857 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 95,857 miles

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)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 85,606 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 79,767 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 76,570 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 73,104 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 69,377 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 UHM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 UHM, 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 UHM registered?

BT02 UHM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 June 2002.

Is BT02 UHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT02 UHM shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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