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BX02 FXR

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

162,302 mi
Last recorded162,302 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 162,302 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 161,950 miles

Both headlamp beam images slightly impaired

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring close to fouling inner wing

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 161,873 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged short cable in drum (1.1.15 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative ? (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both headlamp beam images slightly impaired

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring close to fouling inner wing

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 153,675 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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2017 145,980 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s flitch pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front front to rear fuel line slightly corroded

Nearside Front Upper slight movement in strut top mounting

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wall starting to split

Fail 27 Oct 2017 145,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened broken (3.5.1b)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s flitch pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front front to rear fuel line slightly corroded

Nearside Front Upper slight movement in strut top mounting

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wall starting to split

Pass 15 Oct 2016 139,210 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)

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

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2015 131,901 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 131,829 miles

Additional braking device insecure brake bias valve spring broken (3.6.I.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 124,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f and o/s/f strut tops have slight lift

Pass 15 Nov 2013 118,315 miles

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre detiorated

Fail 7 Nov 2013 118,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre detiorated

Fail 5 Nov 2012 112,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 112,306 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 104,130 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 104,130 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 95,749 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside wingmirror cover missing

Pass 5 Jun 2009 84,744 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 75,968 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 67,853 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 67,853 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 56,780 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 FXR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FXR, 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 FXR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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