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BU02 JVE

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Lpg 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,725 mi
Last recorded88,725 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 JVE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 88,725 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides at front and rear(greased) (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 71,634 miles

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

slight smoke from engine

Pass 13 Aug 2015 67,700 miles

Rear to centre exshaust fixing getting very thin ?

Pass 21 Jul 2014 60,103 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 52,299 miles

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

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

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

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

front wipers starting to perish

Pass 24 Jul 2012 45,328 miles

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

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

all metal brake pipes have been greased

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2011 39,005 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 33,539 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2010 33,539 miles

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2009 24,934 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 16,549 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 16,549 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 9,600 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 7,439 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 JVE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 JVE, 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 JVE registered?

BU02 JVE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 August 2002.

Is BU02 JVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU02 JVE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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