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BL02 FCE

2002 Vauxhall Astravan

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,848 mi
Last recorded126,848 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astravan116,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 FCE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2014 126,848 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 116,799 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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)

Fail 24 Nov 2008

Air leak on engine.

Engine management light on.

Mileage display unreadable.

N/s outer driveshaft gaiter has a pinhole.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust corroding.

Pass 24 Nov 2008

Air leak on engine.

Engine management light on.

Mileage display unreadable.

N/s outer driveshaft gaiter has a pinhole.

Rear exhaust corroding.

Pass 24 Nov 2007 101,608 miles

Battery insecure

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

centre and rear exhaust flanges rusty

n/s/f c.v boot damp

n/s/f top mount slight play

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

Fail 14 Aug 2007 101,593 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2006 94,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 94,242 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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BL02 FCE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BL02 FCE, 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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What year was BL02 FCE registered?

BL02 FCE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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