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BW02 YEU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,601 mi
Last recorded140,601 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 YEU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 140,601 miles

Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened wear and lift present but not excessive (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened wear and lift present but not excessive (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rubber engine breather pipe deteriorated and collapsing

Fail 3 Jun 2020 140,600 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system inner wing block connector/ union leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported all front brake pipes cable tied together some secured to other parts but not fouling moving parts. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim dented but tyre secure. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect moist and upper part. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened wear and lift present. not excessive. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect soft but not excessive (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened wear and lift but not excessive at time of test. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine rubber breather pipe deteriorated and collapsed.

Fail 26 May 2020 140,599 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe blowing corroded and rear box detached and corroded and blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system inner wing block connector/ union leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported all front brake pipes cable tied together some secured to other parts but not fouling moving parts. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim dented but tyre secure. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect moist and upper part. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened wear and lift present. not excessive. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect soft but not excessive (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened wear and lift but not excessive at time of test. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated bangs and jumps when applied. (1.1.6 (d))

engine rubber breather pipe deteriorated and collapsed.

rear exhaust heat shields loose and fouling exhaust.

Pass 24 May 2019 127,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge flat spots at limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rear joint corroded but secure at time of test

exhaust rear silencer corroded but secure at time of test

rear exhaust heat shield adrift and laying on rear silencer but secure at time of test

Fail 22 May 2019 127,149 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge flat spots at limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rear joint corroded but secure at time of test

exhaust rear silencer corroded but secure at time of test

rear exhaust heat shield adrift and laying on rear silencer but secure at time of test

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 116,315 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres slightly perishing

both reat tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges

Fail 5 May 2018 116,310 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres slightly perishing

Pass 6 May 2017 107,399 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear small section (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 100,772 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2016 100,771 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 95,299 miles

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

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

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

covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 12 May 2014 88,265 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2014 88,265 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 81,615 miles

front offside tyre close to limit worn smooth inner edge

Fail 7 May 2013 81,614 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front offside tyre close to limit worn smooth inner edge

Pass 15 May 2012 74,101 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 65,795 miles

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

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

rear nearside tyre uneven wear inner edge

Pass 18 May 2010 55,931 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 48,024 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 42,970 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 42,970 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 36,608 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 28,325 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 28,325 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BW02 YEU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BW02 YEU, 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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BW02 YEU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 August 2002.

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