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BT02 ULC

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

104,433 mi
Last recorded104,433 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 ULC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 104,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit!!!! (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect also corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit!!!! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect also corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine warning light on

Pass 22 Dec 2021 99,733 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 99,733 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine light on

Pass 2 Dec 2020 94,545 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underbody rigid brake pipes covered in grease and unable to examine correctly (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top suspension mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top suspension mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 94,545 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underbody rigid brake pipes covered in grease and unable to examine correctly (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top suspension mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top suspension mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 91,695 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 88,835 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 84,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 81,929 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 81,928 miles

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

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

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

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

wipers split

Pass 2 Jul 2015 77,621 miles

Both rear tyres perished with minor cracks

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 77,621 miles

Both rear tyres perished with minor cracks

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 75,138 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 71,462 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 67,434 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 63,030 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 59,952 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 57,240 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2009 57,238 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 53,097 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 53,097 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 22 May 2007 48,467 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 May 2007 48,467 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 40,538 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 ULC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 ULC, 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 ULC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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