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BV02 YBX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

117,293 mi
Last recorded117,293 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 YBX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 117,293 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge scrubbed advise tracking 185 65 15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 117,109 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge scrubbed advise tracking 185 65 15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 104,865 miles

coolant leak from radiator area

Fail 28 Aug 2015 103,457 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

engine light on

exhaust system corroded

Front bumper insecure

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Sep 2014 90,014 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 90,014 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 78,750 miles

Off side rear shock absorber weak

Off side rear tyre cracked

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 21 Jun 2012 72,409 miles

o/s/r brake puipe rusty

o/s/r tyre perishing

rear exhaust rusty

rear road springs rusty

Fail 21 Jun 2012 72,409 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r brake puipe rusty

o/s/r tyre perishing

oil level on minimum

rear exhaust rusty

rear road springs rusty

Pass 24 May 2011 65,224 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 24 May 2011 65,224 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 25 May 2010 58,538 miles

Exhaust system rusty

Near side rear tyre perished

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

Fail 15 May 2009 51,534 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre perishing

rear service brakes have slight inbalance

Pass 15 May 2009 51,534 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing

rear service brakes have slight inbalance

Pass 30 Apr 2008 44,939 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 44,939 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 21 Mar 2007 37,354 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 37,354 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 28,058 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2006 28,058 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 YBX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YBX, 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 YBX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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