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BV02 UTE

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,932 mi
Last recorded52,932 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 UTE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 52,932 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2026 52,932 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2026 52,917 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to osr flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

coolant light on

Pass 29 Jan 2025 47,718 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 46,842 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 46,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 45,787 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 45,787 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 44,880 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 44,696 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 44,325 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 43,799 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 43,063 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 42,191 miles

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

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Dec 2015 40,973 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 39,616 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 36,905 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 35,638 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 33,492 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 31,645 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 29,953 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 28,112 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2007 26,037 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 22,053 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 UTE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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