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BV02 XMK

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,021 mi
Last recorded82,021 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 XMK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2012 82,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2012 82,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2011 72,473 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 64,540 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s mirror cracked (can see ok)

n/s/f tyre has cut on outside wall not to cords

Fail 9 Feb 2010 64,540 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s mirror cracked (can see ok)

n/s/f tyre has cut on outside wall not to cords

Pass 13 Mar 2009 59,556 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 48,265 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Mar 2008 48,265 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 37,251 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 30,853 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 XMK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XMK, 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 XMK registered?

BV02 XMK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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