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BU02 JVN

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,054 mi
Last recorded151,054 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 JVN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 151,054 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 151,054 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 135,460 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 135,460 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 119,312 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust flexi joint corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2011 96,836 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 96,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 69,589 miles

Engine management light on dash

Fail 23 Jan 2010 69,320 miles

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

Engine management light on dash

Pass 30 Jan 2009 43,472 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 36,603 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 34,808 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 30,701 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 30,701 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2005 24,472 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 24,471 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 JVN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JVN, 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 JVN registered?

BU02 JVN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 July 2002.

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