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BU02 YCW

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,542 mi
Last recorded79,542 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015 79,542 miles

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

nsr tyre cracking on outer sidewall,[no visible cords].

Fail 29 Jan 2015 79,542 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

nsr tyre cracking on outer sidewall,[no visible cords].

Pass 14 Feb 2014 74,225 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 74,105 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 68,263 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 7 Dec 2011 50,447 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 53,333 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 50,850 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 46,678 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 42,076 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 39,090 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 36,894 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 YCW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YCW, 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 YCW registered?

BU02 YCW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 March 2002.

Is BU02 YCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU02 YCW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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