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BV02 VCT

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,117 mi
Last recorded114,117 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 VCT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 114,117 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 109,162 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 109,161 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 102,455 miles

Oil leak

offside front floor to sill fractured / split

Fail 22 Jan 2013 102,455 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

engine drive belt badly detiorated, belt incomplete

offside front floor to sill fractured / split

Pass 3 Jan 2012 85,906 miles

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

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

front brake discs rusty

Pass 28 Oct 2011 85,621 miles

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

n/s tront has cracks on the outer tread pattern

Fail 26 Oct 2011 85,611 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

n/s tront has cracks on the outer tread pattern

Pass 10 Nov 2010 82,951 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 82,922 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 75,243 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 73,676 miles

drivers door mirror lens cracked but remains serviceable

Fail 3 Apr 2008 73,219 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

drivers door mirror lens cracked but remains serviceable

Pass 17 Mar 2007 57,177 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 43,366 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 43,366 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 VCT is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VCT, 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 VCT is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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