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BV02 VTX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,671 mi
Last recorded170,671 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 VTX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 170,671 miles

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

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

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

brake flexy hose ferrules corroded

exhaust corroded

movement in n/s and o/s front top suspension leg bearing

outer sill covers/undertrays fitted

slight movement in rear axle beam bushes

some brakepipes obscured/corroded/greased

tow bar corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2019 164,624 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 156,683 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 156,683 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 149,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 138,875 miles

slight play n/s/f trackrod end

Pass 23 Feb 2016 138,572 miles

both front inner steering arms have play

Fail 23 Feb 2016 138,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both front inner steering arms have play

Pass 23 Feb 2015 137,520 miles

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn on edges

tailbox in very poor condition

Fail 23 Feb 2015 137,518 miles

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

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

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn on edges

tailbox in very poor condition

Pass 21 Feb 2014 130,170 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 6 Mar 2013 123,729 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 117,119 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 110,508 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 104,939 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 99,944 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 93,791 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 87,206 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 79,859 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 79,859 miles

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

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 VTX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VTX, 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 VTX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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