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BU02 YGW

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,721 mi
Last recorded106,721 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 YGW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 106,721 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge and front top mounts have slight play

Rear coil springs corroded slightly

Pass 21 Jun 2014 98,939 miles

o/s/r tyre out of shape not to excess

wipers poor

Pass 24 Jun 2013 90,447 miles

front discs slightly marked

nsr brake noisey on rotation backwards

Fail 22 Jun 2013 90,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front discs slightly marked

nsr brake noisey on rotation backwards

Pass 14 Apr 2012 77,492 miles

as per test on:245175702186

Fail 14 Apr 2012 77,492 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

osf tyre inner wall cut,

Pass 29 Mar 2011 73,045 miles

centre exhaust rear join flange corroded & weak...

front brake discs lipped , pads appear low, rear pads low advise replacements...

wet test.....

wipers smear....

Pass 18 Mar 2010 67,701 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2010 67,701 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 62,612 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 56,398 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 56,398 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 43,878 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 43,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 36,172 miles

all door check straps loose.

exhaust back box heavely coroded.

rear wiper blade not clearing screen.

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 YGW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YGW, 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 YGW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 April 2002.

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