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BU02 YHE

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

175,837 mi
Last recorded175,837 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 YHE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 175,837 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 155,773 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 142,857 miles

Exhaust corroded & fouls tow bar

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 142,857 miles

Exhaust corroded & fouls tow bar

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 135,905 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 25 Apr 2013 132,971 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system rear silencer outer skin beginning to deteriorate

nearside rear tyre tread depth wearing low and cracking (3mm)(185/65R15 88T)

offside rear coil spring partially corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2012 129,961 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 124,493 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 116,951 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 7 May 2009 107,776 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 107,776 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 97,952 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 90,512 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 81,112 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 81,008 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 81,008 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 YHE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YHE, 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 YHE registered?

BU02 YHE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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The MOT history for BU02 YHE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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