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BU02 CVH

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

158,991 mi
Last recorded158,991 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 CVH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 158,991 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber shroud insecure.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 153,602 miles

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

engine light fault

offside rear tyre wearing more on inner edge

Fail 25 Apr 2017 153,522 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

engine light fault

offside rear tyre wearing more on inner edge

Pass 4 May 2016 147,538 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 147,523 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 138,180 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 132,633 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 126,312 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 119,580 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 113,807 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 106,316 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 99,747 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 99,747 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2008 86,925 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 86,925 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2007 67,125 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 67,122 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 45,155 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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BU02 CVH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BU02 CVH, 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 BU02 CVH registered?

BU02 CVH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 April 2002.

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