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BT02 UPO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,948 mi
Last recorded87,948 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 UPO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 87,948 miles

nearside and offside headlights poor images

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

offside and nearside front strut top mounts worn

rear brake compensator damp

Fail 14 Jul 2015 87,803 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear brake compensator damp

nearside and offside headlights poor images

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

offside and nearside front strut top mounts worn

Pass 9 Jul 2014 82,926 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre inner edge uneven wear

skirts fitted to outer sills

Fail 9 Jul 2014 82,926 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre inner edge uneven wear

skirts fitted to outer sills

Pass 20 Jul 2013 78,084 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 73,063 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 68,462 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 59,564 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 47,139 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 42,559 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 39,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 39,359 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 35,103 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 UPO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 UPO, 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 UPO registered?

BT02 UPO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 July 2002.

Is BT02 UPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT02 UPO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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