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BX02 FCL

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

200,244 mi
Last recorded200,244 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 FCL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 200,244 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 200,244 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 9.99% (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working offside and nearside (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth inner edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Apr 2018 192,785 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre heavily worn inner edge

Fail 3 Apr 2018 192,603 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre heavily worn inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2017 183,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded above subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre worn both sidewalls

Fail 24 Mar 2017 183,668 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded above subframe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre heavily worn both sidewalls

Fail 23 Mar 2017 183,649 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 183,644 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating dim (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 180,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded marked yellow. (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs worn and deteriorated

Fail 24 Mar 2016 180,541 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded marked yellow. (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs worn and deteriorated

parking brake effort just reaches requirements.

Pass 28 Mar 2015 177,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 170,094 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 22 Mar 2014 170,084 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre low on edges

rear exhaust box deteriorated

rear exhaust heat shield broken and isecure

Pass 28 Mar 2013 162,101 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 153,518 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

excessive shoulder wear front tyre(s) - tracking may require adjustment

slight corrosion rear exhaust

Fail 2 Mar 2012 153,480 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

excessive shoulder wear front tyre(s) - tracking may require adjustment

slight corrosion rear exhaust

Pass 7 Feb 2011 137,897 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 114,421 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 92,833 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 71,944 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 65,015 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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BX02 FCL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BX02 FCL, 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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BX02 FCL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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