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BV02 YHY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

180,042 mi
Last recorded180,042 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 180,042 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 180,042 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 170,980 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 161,642 miles

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm / front brake pipes corroding / rear box corroding /

Pass 24 Jan 2012 142,259 miles

both front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

n s f beam pattern dim

n s r brake pipe slight corrosion

o s r indercator lens cracked

Fail 23 Jan 2012 142,259 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

both front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

n s f beam pattern dim

n s r brake pipe slight corrosion

o s r indercator lens cracked

Pass 22 Jan 2011 125,060 miles

offside rear light lense has small crack

Pass 16 Jan 2010 102,974 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 69,687 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jan 2008 58,819 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 58,071 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 53,071 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 43,021 miles

2 x wheel trims missing

n/s/ mirror casing damaged

Fail 10 Feb 2006 42,977 miles

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

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

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 YHY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YHY, 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 YHY registered?

BV02 YHY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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The MOT history for BV02 YHY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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