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BV02 VMM

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,214 mi
Last recorded98,214 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 VMM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 98,214 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 89,848 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 89,848 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 79,473 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to limit

uneven tyre wear front

Fail 26 Mar 2011 79,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn to limit

uneven tyre wear front

Pass 26 Mar 2010 69,718 miles

brake pipes corroded

chips in screen

Pass 17 Apr 2009 59,729 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 59,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

o/s/rear tyre perishing/deteriorating.

Pass 8 Apr 2008 47,249 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 47,249 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 35,913 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 48,444 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 VMM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VMM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV02 VMM registered?

BV02 VMM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 March 2002.

Is BV02 VMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV02 VMM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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