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BV02 YJN

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

41,633 mi
Last recorded41,633 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 YJN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2012 41,633 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 41,633 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 87,072 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 80,577 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 80,541 miles

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

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

O/S/F Metal brake pipe coroded.

Rear tyres worn.

Pass 17 Aug 2009 73,638 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn close to legal limit.

O/S/F Strut top worn.

Pass 9 Jun 2008 61,245 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2007 123,647 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 123,617 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs rusty

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 30 May 2006 115,200 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 YJN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YJN, 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 YJN registered?

BV02 YJN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 March 2002.

Is BV02 YJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV02 YJN shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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