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BV02 YDW

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,036 mi
Last recorded82,036 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 YDW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 82,036 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

both front tyres are worn on inner edges

engine management light is on dash

oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2016 69,523 miles

EML light on

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

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

Offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 5 Feb 2015 55,924 miles

195/60x15 H

both rear tyres aged (13 years)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2014 48,728 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 47,277 miles

rear exhaust box missing

Fail 14 Feb 2012 44,926 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 44,926 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 42,022 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 42,022 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 38,209 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 38,208 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 34,972 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 31,990 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 28,697 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 24,986 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 YDW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YDW, 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 YDW registered?

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

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