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YN02 BVU

2002 Vauxhall Astravan

Red Lpg 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,229 mi
Last recorded172,229 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astravan116,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN02 BVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2013 172,229 miles

Brake pipes greased preventing a full inspection

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear gearbox mounting insecure

Fail 19 Feb 2013 172,203 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake pipes greased preventing a full inspection

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear gearbox mounting insecure

Pass 21 Jan 2012 162,707 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2011 151,145 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 137,465 miles

rear engine mount rubber bush spliting

Fail 1 Feb 2010 137,456 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/r tyre pressure low

rear engine mount rubber bush spliting

Pass 11 Feb 2009 122,715 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside wheel slight damage

Pass 1 Jul 2008 114,190 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 114,190 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 100,740 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 100,740 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 86,649 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astravan?

Based on 679,643 MOT tests across 58,240 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
7,780
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
58,240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 35,295
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,913
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19,092
position lamp(s) not working 17,431
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,678
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YN02 BVU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astravan in Red with a 1,598cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 116,559 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 Astravan fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 35,295 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YN02 BVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astravan typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 24 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YN02 BVU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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