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BV02 HRM

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

133,403 mi
Last recorded133,403 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 HRM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 133,403 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 133,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 129,279 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s o/s slight play in top suspension mount (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s brake pipes rusty (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 122,831 miles

Centre Rear Lower registration plate faded but not likely to be misread in poor condition (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit only just in legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit only just in legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened play in r/h top suspension mtg (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 122,831 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively l/h wiper blade worn (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition rear silencer missing (7.1.4)

Centre Rear Lower registration plate faded but not likely to be misread in poor condition (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit only just in legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit only just in legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened play in r/h top suspension mtg (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 115,549 miles

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

eml on

Fail 16 Feb 2015 115,549 miles

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Oil leak

eml on

Pass 23 Feb 2014 109,860 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2012 99,485 miles

Oil leak

n/s door mirror glass missing

Fail 27 Sep 2012 99,485 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

n/s door mirror glass missing

Pass 27 Sep 2011 86,679 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 86,679 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 79,599 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 79,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 70,833 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2009 70,833 miles

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)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 60,396 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 60,396 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 51,270 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 40,898 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 28,328 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 28,328 miles

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

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 HRM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BV02 HRM, 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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BV02 HRM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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