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BU02 HYG

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

152,879 mi
Last recorded152,879 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 HYG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 152,879 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 152,748 miles

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

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Steering rack boots have a mist of oil

Pass 18 Apr 2016 146,757 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 146,757 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 139,404 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 16 Apr 2014 136,502 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 136,502 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/f tyre below 1.6mm on inner edge

o/s/f tyre below 1.6mm on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2013 126,245 miles

Oil leak

o/s headlampaim deteriation

Fail 25 Apr 2013 126,245 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

o/s headlampaim deteriation

Pass 18 Apr 2012 117,750 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 117,750 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 109,449 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 100,274 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 100,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 88,660 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 71,449 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 54,233 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 54,233 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2006 32,676 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 HYG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 BU02 HYG, 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 HYG registered?

BU02 HYG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 April 2002.

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