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BT02 UKK

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

130,460 mi
Last recorded130,460 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 UKK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 130,460 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 130,442 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens faded. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens faded. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blocked. (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 130,388 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 130,243 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 130,243 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested due to engine misfire. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen lens faded. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens faded. (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 130,090 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 129,014 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 129,013 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 127,574 miles

boot lid hinge becoming corroded

light rust rear brake lines

n/s o/s outer sills plastic trim fitted

o/s/f door mirror casing missing

Fail 18 Apr 2016 127,574 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced n/s o/s (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s o/s (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

boot lid hinge becoming corroded

light rust rear brake lines

n/s o/s outer sills plastic trim fitted

o/s/f door mirror casing missing

Pass 24 Feb 2015 127,561 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 112,933 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 112,932 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

front discs worn

Pass 16 Aug 2012 89,646 miles

battery insecure

Fail 15 Aug 2012 89,646 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

battery insecure

Pass 12 Mar 2011 81,302 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2011 81,302 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2010 70,417 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 61,931 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 6 Feb 2009 61,931 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 50,405 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 50,405 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 43,407 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Nov 2006 43,407 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 UKK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 UKK, 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 UKK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 June 2002.

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