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BV02 VXP

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

69,015 mi
Last recorded69,015 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 69,015 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

play in both front suspention top mounts

Fail 31 Aug 2018 68,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

play in both front suspention top mounts

Pass 8 Mar 2017 58,978 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear & n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 57,727 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 57,727 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 56,470 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 55,077 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 55,073 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 52,865 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 51,137 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 49,188 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 47,865 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 45,649 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 42,344 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 38,935 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

offside front slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Mar 2006 35,168 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 VXP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VXP, 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 VXP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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