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DA02 BNX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,509 mi
Last recorded54,509 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 BNX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 54,509 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge of tread

steering rack damp with oil

Fail 26 May 2016 54,469 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge of tread

steering rack damp with oil

Pass 1 Jun 2015 51,108 miles

both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

brake fluid level is on minimum

fuel filter is damp with oil residue and could be a possible future fuel leak

n/s/f door mirror cover missing

n/s/f tyre tread depth on 2mm (limit is 1.6mm)

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

rear exhaust box corroded and in poor condition

steering rack damp with oil

Fail 1 Jun 2015 51,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

brake fluid level is on minimum

fuel filter is damp with oil residue and could be a possible future fuel leak

n/s/f door mirror cover missing

n/s/f tyre tread depth on 2mm (limit is 1.6mm)

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

rear exhaust box corroded and in poor condition

steering rack damp with oil

Pass 8 May 2014 48,183 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2014 48,182 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2013 45,268 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded (will need replacing in next 6 months)

engine oil leak

n/s door mirror cover missing

o/s/f tyre wall cut

rear exahust box outer skin corrded

Fail 24 May 2013 45,268 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded (will need replacing in next 6 months)

engine oil leak

n/s door mirror cover missing

o/s/f tyre wall cut

rear exahust box outer skin corrded

Fail 4 Apr 2012 41,563 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front to rear metal brake pipes are starting to corrode

both headlights are frosting over giving poor image

o/s rear tyre has a nail in its tread

rear exhaust box is in poor corroded condition

steering rack is damp with steering fluid

Pass 4 Apr 2012 41,563 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes are starting to corrode

both headlights are frosting over giving poor image

o/s rear tyre has a nail in its tread

rear exhaust box is in poor corroded condition

steering rack is damp with steering fluid

Fail 7 Mar 2011 37,986 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

slight weep of oil from power steering rack

Pass 7 Mar 2011 37,986 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

slight weep of oil from power steering rack

Pass 5 Feb 2010 35,251 miles

steering rack has a light misting of oil

Pass 31 Jan 2009 32,738 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 28,614 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 25,581 miles

SLIGHT CRACKS IN O/S/R PLUS N/S/R TYRE WALLS

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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DA02 BNX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DA02 BNX, 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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DA02 BNX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 June 2002.

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