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BU02 YCL

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

111,918 mi
Last recorded111,918 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 YCL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 111,918 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 111,677 miles

Shock absorbers insecurely attached offside rear top mounting corrosion (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 107,475 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 103,585 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 98,129 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to offside rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened front sub frame [rear mountings ] (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 92,946 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe area (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 88,853 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rears (3.6.B.4e)

rear sleeve corroded on rear exhaust

uneven wear on rear tyres

wear in wiper linkage

Pass 27 Apr 2016 83,408 miles

uneven wear on rear tyres

Pass 24 Apr 2015 77,212 miles

offside rear shock absorber shield insecure

uneven wear on rear tyres

Pass 9 May 2014 70,966 miles

offside.rear.shock.absorber.shield.insecure

Pass 10 May 2013 68,053 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 64,826 miles

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

slight oil leak around steering rack

Fail 30 Mar 2011 59,262 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Slight misting of oil round N/S steering rack gaitor.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 59,262 miles

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

Slight misting of oil round N/S steering rack gaitor.

Pass 14 Apr 2010 54,523 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 54,523 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 51,210 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 46,313 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 42,419 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 35,027 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 35,027 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YCL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YCL, 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 YCL registered?

BU02 YCL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 April 2002.

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