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BV02 XVL

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

91,350 mi
Last recorded91,350 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 XVL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 91,350 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front side view mirror missing

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 10 May 2018 91,350 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front side view mirror missing

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2017 85,980 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 84,808 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 82,197 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 80,832 miles

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 78,908 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 74,696 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 68,626 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 64,589 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 59,304 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 51,818 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 45,356 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 37,631 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 XVL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 XVL, 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 XVL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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