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BV02 XJO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

86,673 mi
Last recorded86,673 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 XJO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 86,673 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x main and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2018 79,458 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both up to load sensor (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded up to nearside rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded up to offside rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

nearside rear tyre outer wall perished

Fail 23 Feb 2018 79,458 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded up to offside front hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both up to load sensor (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded up to nearside rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded up to offside rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

nearside rear tyre outer wall perished

Pass 24 Feb 2017 78,256 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both up to load sensor (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded up to nearside rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded up to offside front hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded up to offside rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 74,704 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded up to offside front flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded up to rear flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 74,704 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded up to nearside front flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded up to offside front flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded up to rear flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 72,124 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 72,124 miles

Centre Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 68,443 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2013 64,813 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 64,813 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 60,792 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 57,600 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 57,600 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 54,476 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 31,357 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 48,740 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 46,163 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 37,118 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 XJO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 XJO, 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 XJO registered?

BV02 XJO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 March 2002.

Is BV02 XJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV02 XJO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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