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BX02 FPK

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

128,800 mi
Last recorded128,800 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 FPK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 128,800 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 128,800 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 121,923 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front bumper damage/ cracked not protruding

Fail 3 Dec 2021 121,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil dipstick missing

Pass 8 Dec 2020 117,040 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 112,990 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 40,445 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 99,796 miles

o/s and n/s headlamp lenses slightly fogged

Pass 22 Jun 2016 95,136 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 91,077 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 86,615 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 86,615 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyres braking up on edge

Pass 20 Jun 2013 827,041 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 80,376 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 76,803 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 74,762 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 74,762 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

wheel catching inner wing liner

Pass 22 Jun 2009 71,990 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 68,891 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 63,854 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 58,922 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 FPK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BX02 FPK, 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 FPK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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