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BL02 TXT

2002 Vauxhall Astravan

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

159,119 mi
Last recorded159,119 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astravan116,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 TXT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2014 159,119 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 159,118 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 153,140 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)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 153,137 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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 13 Nov 2012 148,567 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 148,566 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 141,163 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 141,163 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

exhaust centre and tail pipes corroded

offside front tyre near legal limit

vehicle requires front wheel alignment

Pass 30 Sep 2010 135,668 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 130,646 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 126,246 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 126,246 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 122,312 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 118,593 miles

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

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 TXT is a 2002 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 TXT, 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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BL02 TXT is a 2002 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 18 July 2002.

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