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BU02 YDK

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

172,300 mi
Last recorded172,300 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 YDK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 172,300 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front front tyre wearing inner edge

advise front sub frame mounts corroded

both rear shocker covers broken

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 168,943 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 168,943 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 165,616 miles

Both rear shock absorber covers damaged

Interior bonnet puller insecure

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil level low

Fail 13 Sep 2014 165,616 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both rear shock absorber covers damaged

Interior bonnet puller insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Oil level low

Pass 3 Sep 2013 162,140 miles

Rear silencer corroded, number plate lamp dull.

Fail 2 Sep 2013 162,107 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear silencer corroded, number plate lamp dull.

Pass 11 Sep 2012 156,625 miles

both front tyres low tread on inner edges

Fail 11 Sep 2012 156,607 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres low tread on inner edges

Pass 10 Sep 2011 148,444 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 141,685 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 141,685 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Sep 2009 134,746 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 134,727 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 128,090 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 120,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 May 2006 111,120 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 YDK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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