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BU02 YCZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

55,486 mi
Last recorded55,486 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 YCZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 55,486 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 54,243 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside rear and offside front ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounts / fixings corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside / recommend attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front nearside and offside seat belts slow to retract / not retracting fully

Front play in nearside and offside top suspension mounts

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre has cut in tread / slight bulge inner wall / wearing inner edge recommend replacement

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside ( compensator to hose ) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Rear bumper damaged

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded / deteriorated

oil level on min

Pass 14 Feb 2023 53,695 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroding slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front play in nearside and offside top suspension mounts

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (compensator to hoses ) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair increase uneven 26 - 30% recommend attention (1.2.1 (c))

brake pedal rubber worn just acceptable / recommend replacement

front and rear bumpers damaged

front subframes and mounts corroding / general corrosion suspension components

interior mirror loose

nearside and offside seat belts not retracting fully / slow

rear exhaust section and joint corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2022 53,024 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S/F and both rear brake hose collars corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pedal rubber wearing

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S mounts corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front brake discs wearing

Interior rear view mirror loose.

N/S/F & O/S/F seatbelts slow to retract

Nearside Rear Tyre wall perishing

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre wall damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipes corroding

Rear exhaust joint and section corroding.

Pass 15 Feb 2021 51,928 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside rear / offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroding slightly (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front play in top suspension mounts

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair uneven application and release / slight fluctuation 25% (1.2.1 (c))

brake pedal rubber worn

front and rear bumpers damaged

rear exhaust section and joint corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2021 51,928 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside rear / offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroding slightly (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front play in top suspension mounts

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair uneven application and release / slight fluctuation 25% (1.2.1 (c))

brake pedal rubber worn

front and rear bumpers damaged

rear exhaust section and joint corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2020 51,514 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pedal rubber wearing

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Sign of slight corrosion front and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Drivers door mirror outer cover missing

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant level low-- sign of slight weep from lower corner of radiator. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in both front top suspension mounts

Rear exhaust silencer and joint corroding.

Steering rack damp

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front subframe center mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear chassis rails-- by beam axle mounts. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 51,512 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation Uneven application / release 40% (1.2.1 (d))

Auxiliary drive belt perishing

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pedal rubber wearing

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Sign of slight corrosion front and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Drivers door mirror outer cover missing

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant level low-- sign of slight weep from lower corner of radiator. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in both front top suspension mounts

Rear exhaust silencer and joint corroding.

Steering rack damp

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front subframe center mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear chassis rails-- by beam axle mounts. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 50,533 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear and O/S/R / N/S/R . (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust corroding , with slight leak from center joint.

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

N/S steering rack boot damp

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear bumper damaged

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Uneven application / release (1.2.1 (c))

Slight dampness -- bottom of radiator

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 50,533 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal rubber wearing

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear and O/S/R / N/S/R . (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust corroding , with slight leak from center joint.

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

N/S steering rack boot damp

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear bumper damaged

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Uneven application / release (1.2.1 (c))

Slight dampness -- bottom of radiator

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 49,612 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nsr compensator to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust corroding

oil leak/fluid on steering rack

windscreen wipers smearing

Fail 23 Jan 2018 49,612 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nsr compensator to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust corroding

oil leak/fluid on steering rack

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 24 Jan 2017 48,089 miles

Front brake discs wearing --pads getting low

Oil leak

Rear exhaust joint and silencer corroding

Fail 24 Jan 2017 48,083 miles

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

Front brake discs wearing --pads getting low

Oil leak

Play in N/S/F top suspension mount

Rear brake application / release uneven --28% RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Rear exhaust joint and silencer corroding

Pass 26 Jan 2016 45,743 miles

Oil Leaks

Rear exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 26 Jan 2016 45,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil Leaks

Rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 27 Jan 2015 43,537 miles

Oil leak

ns windscreen wiper rubber splitting

play in front top suspension mounts

rear exhaust section corroding

Fail 27 Jan 2014 41,495 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres badly perished recommend replacement

ns steering rack boot damp

nsf tyre wearing on edges

plastic trims on lower sills limited view

rear exhaust section corroded

signs of fluid on rear brake compensator(damp)

spare tyre now below legal limit

Pass 27 Jan 2014 41,495 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres badly perished recommend replacement

ns steering rack boot damp

nsf tyre wearing on edges

plastic trims on lower sills limited view

rear exhaust section corroded

signs of fluid on rear brake compensator(damp)

spare tyre now below legal limit

Pass 29 Jan 2013 39,049 miles

nsf tyre slight side wall damage,both front tyres wearing on edge,both rear tyres perishing and nsr tyre tread wearing uneven

plastic trims on outer sills limited view

rear brake compensator slightly damp,rear brake balance poor

rear exhaust section corroding

signs of fluid on steering rack

Pass 21 Feb 2012 37,429 miles

plastic trim covering outer sills

rear exhaust silencer badly corroded

rear tyres perishing

signs of fluid on rear brake compensator valve

Fail 21 Feb 2012 37,429 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

plastic trim covering outer sills

rear exhaust silencer badly corroded

rear tyres perishing

signs of fluid on rear brake compensator valve

Pass 17 Mar 2011 36,035 miles

nail in o/s rear tyre & both rear tyres perishing.

slight leak centre exhaust joint & rear silencer corroded.

slight oil leak.

Fail 17 Mar 2011 36,035 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nail in o/s rear tyre & both rear tyres perishing.

slight leak centre exhaust joint & rear silencer corroded.

slight oil leak.

Pass 12 Mar 2010 34,859 miles

rear exhaust section badly corroded

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 12 Mar 2010 34,859 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust section badly corroded

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 13 Mar 2009 32,840 miles

Oil leak

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

rear exhaust box corroded

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 18 Mar 2008 30,358 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN,FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW JUST ACCEPTABLE/STRONGLY RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Oil leak

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

coolant level low

Fail 6 Dec 2006 27,417 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

outer sills covered in plastic trim

rear exhaust silencer & joint badly corroded

rear tyres perishing slightly

Pass 6 Dec 2006 27,417 miles

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

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

outer sills covered in plastic trim

rear exhaust silencer & joint badly corroded

rear tyres perishing slightly

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 YCZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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

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