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BV02 USF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,928 mi
Last recorded102,928 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 USF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 102,928 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 102,698 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength can be seen from inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb holder broken (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 95,129 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr and osr brake pipe to flexi slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective middle bracket broken away from box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 95,123 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across back axle (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nsf amd osf (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr and osr brake pipe to flexi slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective middle bracket broken away from box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 91,854 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 91,854 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 84,204 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load valve into flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 84,204 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load valve into flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 77,380 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded middle and rear o.s brake pipe corroded throughout system, would advise further inspection of pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper slightly (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner? unable to fully inspect due to restrictive view (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box also has various hangers missing , exhaust is still supported, also front flexi outter casing broke away (7.1.2)

both headlights deteriated still shows beam image

Fail 14 Jun 2017 77,232 miles

Body has a projection caused by corrosion o/s front between cill and body mounting around rubber bung underbody (6.1.C.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded middle and rear o.s brake pipe corroded throughout system, would advise further inspection of pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear inner edge

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper slightly (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ? (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner? unable to fully inspect due to restrictive view (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box also has various hangers missing , exhaust is still supported, also front flexi outter casing broke away (7.1.2)

both headlights deteriated still shows beam image

Pass 3 Jun 2016 68,988 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts void of tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded and poor condition 2 mountings missing but still secure

wipers poor parking

Pass 9 Jun 2015 62,321 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust brachet missing

Pass 5 Jun 2014 59,615 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 59,615 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 56,299 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 53,631 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 53,631 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 51,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 51,122 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 46,953 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 42,347 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 38,897 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 33,122 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 27,060 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 USF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 USF, 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 USF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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