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BV02 VTC

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

82,807 mi
Last recorded82,807 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 VTC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 82,807 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play front both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and inner and outer sills and floor area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

play in both front top mounts

Pass 19 Jun 2024 77,962 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and inner and outer sills and floor area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

play in both front top mounts

Fail 19 Jun 2024 77,962 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and inner and outer sills and floor area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

play in both front top mounts

Pass 27 Feb 2023 74,778 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front top mounts worn both sides

Pass 12 Jan 2022 71,117 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

play in both front top mounts

Pass 30 Sep 2020 67,645 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 59,533 miles

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Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 59,533 miles

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Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 52,795 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 51,622 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 51,622 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 49,852 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 47,573 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 45,645 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 45,645 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 44,072 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 44,072 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 41,842 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 41,842 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 39,288 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 39,288 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 35,420 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 30,968 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 27,078 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 24,852 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 VTC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VTC, 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 VTC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 April 2002.

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