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BV02 KBJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,250 mi
Last recorded79,250 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 KBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 79,250 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 79,190 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 75,700 miles

Centre section exhaust starting to corrode.

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Slight travel in handbrake.

Fail 19 Mar 2015 75,700 miles

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

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

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

Centre section exhaust starting to corrode.

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Slight travel in handbrake.

Pass 1 Apr 2014 72,533 miles

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

Exhaust starting to corrode.

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 69,353 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

Exhaust system starting to corrode.

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 65,763 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 27 Feb 2012 65,763 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s mirror broken

Pass 11 Mar 2011 62,158 miles

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

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

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 10 Mar 2011 62,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

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 12 Mar 2010 57,426 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 54,940 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 54,938 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 51,427 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 44,064 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 35,886 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 KBJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KBJ, 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 KBJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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