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BV02 YFA

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,423 mi
Last recorded139,423 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 YFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2012 139,423 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 126,224 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 11 Oct 2011 126,224 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 1 Oct 2010 111,561 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 100,786 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 100,786 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 91,712 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 79,449 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 79,046 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

n/s front chassis to front panel has been ground and wellded and no paint re applied and it is rusting.

Pass 9 Aug 2006 65,148 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 65,148 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s & o/s rear tyres starting to crack up

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 YFA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc 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 YFA, 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 YFA registered?

BV02 YFA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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