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BUI 1436

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

78,192 mi
Last recorded78,192 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUI 1436
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 78,192 miles

Central Rear brake disc and pads corroded

Nearside Front tyre worn unevenly

Offside Front metal brake pipe to fexi brake pipe cxorroded

Offside Front tyre worn unevenly

Fail 2 Jul 2020 78,192 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear brake disc and pads corroded

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery loose howeer will no all (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn unevenly

Offside Front metal brake pipe to fexi brake pipe cxorroded

Offside Front tyre worn unevenly

Pass 23 Dec 2019 78,185 miles

Front brake disc corroded only %30 clean surface area

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn close to legal limit of 1.6mm

Offside Rear tyre worn close to legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 22 Nov 2018 77,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm+inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 77,410 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm+inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 73,797 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front and pipes at rear corroding (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak radiator ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlamps, lenses fogged (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and rear tyres near on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 73,756 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front and pipes at rear corroding (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak radiator ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlamps, lenses fogged (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and rear tyres near on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 70,116 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slight ;eak from rack end (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 70,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced fogged (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced fogged (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slight ;eak from rack end (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 67,010 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 66,933 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 63,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight oil leak on steering rack

Pass 28 Oct 2013 60,440 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 60,440 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 56,613 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 51,420 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 51,415 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 46,617 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 46,617 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 44,453 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 41,053 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 36,005 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2006 30,944 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 27,574 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 27,571 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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BUI 1436 is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BUI 1436, 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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BUI 1436 is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 November 2002.

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