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BU02 YKD

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

142,501 mi
Last recorded142,501 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 YKD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2017 142,501 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 140,218 miles

exhaust has flexi pipe repair at front

Fail 15 Apr 2016 140,218 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour blue bulb fitted (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour blue bulb fitted (1.1.A.3e)

exhaust has flexi pipe repair at front

Pass 15 Apr 2015 126,654 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 126,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 110,561 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 110,561 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 89,967 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 89,967 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 72,243 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 65,669 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 65,669 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 58,785 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 52,335 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 52,335 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 47,704 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 40,277 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 33,760 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 YKD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YKD, 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 YKD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 April 2002.

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