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BV02 VKF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

85,288 mi
Last recorded85,288 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 85,288 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes - Covered In Grease & Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Lenses Slightly Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 80,502 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts inner pads advice replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

coolant level is low

Fail 8 Apr 2021 80,502 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts inner pads advice replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

coolant level is low

Pass 19 Mar 2020 63,519 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 63,142 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 61,912 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 61,912 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 60,944 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 59,810 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 59,802 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high cannot adjust (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 58,610 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 57,514 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 56,477 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 55,266 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 54,056 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 54,056 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 52,712 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 51,785 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 50,228 miles

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)

Fail 28 Mar 2007 49,134 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 49,134 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 48,091 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 46,800 miles

rear number plate/front pads and discs/offside front top mount/backbox/offside door mirror cover

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 VKF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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The MOT history for BV02 VKF shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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