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BV02 YBC

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,375 mi
Last recorded81,375 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 YBC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 81,375 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 75,005 miles

front brake discs lipped

Fail 5 Apr 2011 74,888 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 8 Apr 2010 66,050 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 66,050 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2009 59,267 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 59,267 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 51,052 miles

Engine management light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Condition of rear number plate

Fail 3 Apr 2008 50,990 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

condition of rear number plate

Pass 30 Mar 2007 41,793 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 33,783 miles

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

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)

Slight play to offside front top strut bush

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 YBC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YBC, 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 YBC registered?

BV02 YBC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 March 2002.

Is BV02 YBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV02 YBC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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