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BU02 JVT

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

145,833 mi
Last recorded145,833 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 JVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 145,833 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 144,459 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 144,357 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 138,144 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 136,155 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Feb 2016 135,157 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 134,388 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 132,256 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 127,208 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 115,133 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 103,215 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 85,773 miles

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 66,060 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2008 28,665 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 28,665 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 24,900 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 17,724 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 JVT is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 JVT, 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 JVT registered?

BU02 JVT is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 August 2002.

Is BU02 JVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU02 JVT shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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