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BV02 VLP

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

140,041 mi
Last recorded140,041 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 VLP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 140,041 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of requirements inside and outside zone 'A', but not affecting drivers view of road

Fail 9 Jun 2017 140,030 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of requirements inside and outside zone 'A', but not affecting drivers view of road

Pass 12 Sep 2015 131,551 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 131,551 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported centremountingbrocken (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded abs unit to front brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 124,503 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 119,694 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 116,817 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 110,498 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 102,103 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 91,894 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 91,894 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 80,053 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

rear no plate

Fail 17 Mar 2009 80,049 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

rear no plate

Pass 13 Mar 2008 73,887 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 73,487 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 59,491 miles

high level brake light not working

Fail 13 Feb 2007 59,491 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 47,688 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 VLP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VLP, 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 VLP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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