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BV02 BPY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,652 mi
Last recorded119,652 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 BPY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 119,652 miles

lowering springs fitted front and rear / oil leak rear brake pipes rusty front and rear disks low

Pass 24 Apr 2015 117,071 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 113,677 miles

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

rear springs corroded

Fail 21 May 2014 113,677 miles

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

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2013 145,098 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 145,084 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 137,801 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 126,319 miles

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

os mirror glass cracked slightly

rear brake discs rusty

rear tyre walls in poor condition cracked and weak

Fail 18 Jan 2011 126,319 miles

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

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

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

os mirror glass cracked slightly

rear brake discs rusty

rear tyre walls in poor condition cracked and weak

Pass 12 Feb 2010 121,456 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 117,669 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2008 112,217 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 104,293 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 104,293 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 93,388 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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BV02 BPY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BV02 BPY, 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 BV02 BPY registered?

BV02 BPY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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The MOT history for BV02 BPY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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