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BU02 YHV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,391 mi
Last recorded137,391 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 YHV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 137,391 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 137,391 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 125,856 miles

F/discs slightly lipped

Large under cover

Fail 22 Apr 2009 112,221 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 112,221 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 98,530 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 87,126 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 68,248 miles

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

nsf tyre has dig in side wall not showing cords

os f tyre getting low

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 YHV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YHV, 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 YHV registered?

BU02 YHV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 May 2002.

Is BU02 YHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU02 YHV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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