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BV02 VRZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

180,383 mi
Last recorded180,383 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 VRZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 180,383 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 160,196 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 154,242 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 154,242 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2019 149,382 miles

Both headlamps losing their pattern

Pass 24 Oct 2018 142,287 miles

Both headlamps losing their pattern

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 139,421 miles

Both headlamps losing their pattern

Pass 14 Sep 2016 136,943 miles

Nearside Front Anti roll bar link has slight play

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 132,444 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 134,223 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 126,339 miles

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

handbrake effort low

Pass 24 Sep 2013 118,293 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 113,813 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 113,813 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 107,768 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 94,472 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 83,835 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 12 Mar 2009 83,835 miles

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

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

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

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 20 Mar 2008 70,561 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 57,606 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 42,409 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VRZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VRZ, 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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What year was BV02 VRZ registered?

BV02 VRZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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