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BV02 YHW

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

139,841 mi
Last recorded139,841 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 YHW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 139,841 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 133,035 miles

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

exhaust and bracket

Fail 6 Sep 2013 133,035 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

exhaust and bracket

Pass 7 Sep 2012 120,826 miles

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

exhaust

Fail 7 Sep 2012 120,826 miles

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

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

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

exhaust

Pass 16 Sep 2011 109,479 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 96,970 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 96,970 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 87,174 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 87,174 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 77,770 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 65,539 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 65,539 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Sep 2006 53,867 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 53,867 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2005

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Jul 2005

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 YHW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YHW, 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 YHW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 June 2002.

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