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BV02 YHB

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,140 mi
Last recorded117,140 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 YHB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2019 117,140 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi-pipe and join at rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded

Park brake weak

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2018 111,016 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded

Rear BRAKE PIPES RUSTY

Fail 23 Mar 2018 111,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate deteriorated BOTH FRONT AND REAR (6.3.1d)

Engine oil leak

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded

Rear BRAKE PIPES RUSTY

Pass 18 Mar 2017 103,911 miles

195 / 60 / 15 tyres fitted

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both lenses (1.7.5a)

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

Sill covers fitted

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 103,911 miles

195 / 60 / 15 tyres fitted

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both lenses (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Sill covers fitted

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 97,500 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 88,582 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 88,582 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 80,124 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 80,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 70,210 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 70,210 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 62,403 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 56,923 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 53,168 miles

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

rust on both front brake pipes

Pass 18 Feb 2009 49,286 miles

o/s/r wheelbearing

Pass 20 Feb 2008 45,538 miles

o/s/r wheelbearing

Pass 21 Feb 2007 41,088 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 36,314 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 YHB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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