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BV02 XTP

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

172,741 mi
Last recorded172,741 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 XTP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 172,741 miles

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

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

Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 16 Aug 2018 166,425 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 160,922 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 154,092 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre heavily cracked and perished

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 146,773 miles

NSR metal brake pipe corroded

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 138,400 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 129,780 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2013 129,765 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 123,926 miles

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

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

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

headlamp lenses deteriorated, beam patterns hazy

Fail 22 Aug 2012 123,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

headlamp lenses deteriorated, beam patterns hazy

Pass 24 Aug 2011 119,552 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

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

Damage to offside rear door

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

Front tyres different speed rating to rear

Headlamp lenses restricting beam pattern

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)

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 119,552 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal rubber worn

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

Damage to offside rear door

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

Front tyres different speed rating to rear

Headlamp lenses restricting beam pattern

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)

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 112,702 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 112,702 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 105,551 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 105,547 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Wipers starting to smear.

Pass 2 Apr 2008 100,181 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 87,737 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 87,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 64,612 miles

o/s mirror assembly as in poor condition

Fail 3 Apr 2006 64,587 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s mirror assembly

Pass 4 Apr 2005 36,786 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 XTP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XTP, 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 XTP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 April 2002.

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