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BU02 HYW

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,253 mi
Last recorded92,253 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 92,253 miles

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

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

brake padel antislip provision slightly worn

Fail 14 Sep 2015

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

brake padel antislip provision slightly worn

Pass 28 Aug 2014 79,739 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 68,663 miles

Front Brake Balance Poor--25%

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

front number plate damaged recommend replacement

plastic trims on outer sills limited view

play in nsf and osf top suspension mounts

radiator weeping/coolant level low

rear exhaust section corroding

Fail 17 Aug 2013 68,582 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

front brake release uneven 24%

front number plate damaged recommend replacement

plastic trims on outer sills limited view

play in nsf and osf top suspension mounts

radiator weeping/coolant level low

rear exhaust section corroding

Pass 4 Aug 2012 61,480 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front inner brake pads seem low

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

plastic trim covering outer sills

rear exhaust silencer & joint corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2012 61,480 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front inner brake pads seem low

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

plastic trim covering outer sills

rear exhaust silencer & joint corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2011 52,878 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

front number plate damaged,recommend replacement

plastic trims on sills limited view

play in nsf and osf top suspension mounts

rear exhaust section and joint corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2011 52,878 miles

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

Oil leak

front number plate damaged,recommend replacement

plastic trims on sills limited view

play in nsf and osf top suspension mounts

rear exhaust section and joint corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2010 44,160 miles

Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn--Pads Getting Low

Front Number Plate Damaged

Plastic Trims Covering Sills--Limited View

Rear Exhaust Box & Rear Joint Badly Corroded

Slight Oil Leak

Slight Play In Both Front Top Suspension Mounts

Pass 29 Aug 2009 34,167 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 29 Aug 2009 34,167 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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 8 May 2008 23,136 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 20,301 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 14,425 miles

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

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 HYW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HYW, 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 HYW registered?

BU02 HYW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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