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BU02 YAK

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,566 mi
Last recorded65,566 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2012 65,566 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 59,283 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 59,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 53,696 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 53,696 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 48,941 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 48,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 42,831 miles

Rear exhaust section heavily corroded, keep check on.

Rear registration plate deteriorating, recommend replace.

Fail 16 Mar 2007 37,037 miles

Front tyres on limit 1.6mm, recommend replace.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded.

Rear registration plate, signs of deterioration, recommend replace.

Rear tyres becoming low, 2-3mm, limit 1.6mm.

Signs of deterioration of offside & nearside rear parking brake (inner) cables near backplate, keep check on.

Pass 16 Mar 2007 37,037 miles

Front tyres on limit 1.6mm, recommend replace.

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded.

Rear registration plate, signs of deterioration, recommend replace.

Rear tyres becoming low, 2-3mm, limit 1.6mm.

Signs of deterioration of offside & nearside rear parking brake (inner) cables near backplate, keep check on.

Pass 27 Mar 2006 30,284 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 YAK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YAK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU02 YAK registered?

BU02 YAK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 March 2002.

Is BU02 YAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU02 YAK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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