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BV02 YKD

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

150,953 mi
Last recorded150,953 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 YKD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 150,953 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 150,929 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2021 145,141 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 138,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 138,250 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 120,923 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2018 119,450 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 119,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlight damp (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 116,300 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear brakes pipe have been greased

both rear tyres starting to perish

brake pedal anti-slip rubber slightly worn

brake servo pipe is chafed

Fail 27 Mar 2017 116,242 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear brakes pipe have been greased

both rear tyres starting to perish

brake pedal anti-slip rubber slightly worn

brake servo pipe is chafed

Pass 20 Jan 2016 113,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

brake fluid dark in colour

exhaust back box corroded

oil leak

rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Jan 2015 109,818 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

brake fluid dark in colour

Pass 16 Jan 2014 106,402 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 106,402 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2013

air bag warning light staying on

Pass 9 Jan 2012 100,185 miles

air bag warning light staying on

oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2012

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag warning light staying on

oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2011

air bag warning light

oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2011

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag warning light

oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2010 94,039 miles

air bad warning light staying on

Pass 5 Jan 2009 91,718 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

air bag lamp on

both front tyres wearing low inner edges o/s on limit

Fail 5 Jan 2009 91,718 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nail in offside rear tyre

air bag lamp on

both front tyres wearing low inner edges o/s on limit

Pass 7 Jan 2008 88,646 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 88,613 miles

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

air bag warning light staying on

Fail 5 Jan 2007 84,851 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 84,851 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 76,971 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 YKD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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