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BV02 VBY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,705 mi
Last recorded132,705 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 132,705 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 130,077 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

auxiliary belt damaged

brakes require further inspection

coil springs corroded

front brake discs lipped

oil leak

Fail 29 Feb 2016 130,077 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

auxiliary belt damaged

brakes require further inspection

coil springs corroded

front brake discs lipped

oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2015 124,320 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

brakes require further inspection

coil springs corroded

engine has slight rattle

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

unable to fully inspect sills due to sill skirts fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2015 124,320 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

brakes require further inspection

coil springs corroded

engine has slight rattle

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

unable to fully inspect sills due to sill skirts fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2014 115,966 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake inspection required

coil springs corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2014 115,966 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake inspection required

coil springs corroded

coolant level low

eml on

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 107,627 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

battery corrosion/leak

brakes require inspection

coil springs corroded

coolant level low

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

sill skirts fitted unable to fully inspect underneath

Pass 7 Mar 2013 107,627 miles

battery corrosion/leak

brakes require inspection

coil springs corroded

coolant level low

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

sill skirts fitted unable to fully inspect underneath

Pass 28 Feb 2012 99,332 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brakes require inspection

coolant level low no coolant in expansion bottle

exhaust back box baffles loose

oil leak from engine

sill skirts fitted unable to fully inspect underneath

Fail 28 Feb 2012 99,332 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brakes require inspection

coolant level low no coolant in expansion bottle

exhaust back box baffles loose

oil leak from engine

sill skirts fitted unable to fully inspect underneath

Pass 3 Mar 2011 93,389 miles

brakes require full inspection

exhaust system corroded

front discs corroded

oil leak

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 1 Mar 2011 93,389 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

both front tyres require air

brakes require full inspection

exhaust system corroded

front discs corroded

oil leak

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 25 Jan 2010 87,762 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front mirror cover missing

offside & nearside rear tyres are worn on outer edge

Fail 25 Jan 2010 87,762 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front mirror cover missing

offside & nearside rear tyres are worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Dec 2008 82,044 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2008 82,044 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 78,019 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2007 78,019 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2007 73,015 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 66,017 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 VBY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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