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BU02 JRV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

81,633 mi
Last recorded81,633 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 JRV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 81,633 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 81,627 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 74,569 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 74,569 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

advise slight leak rear exhaust

Pass 8 Apr 2010 65,419 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 54,031 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 54,031 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 36,904 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 31,164 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 31,164 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 24,988 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 24,988 miles

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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 JRV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 JRV, 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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BU02 JRV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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