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BL02 TYV

2002 Vauxhall Astravan

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,633 mi
Last recorded121,633 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astravan116,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 TYV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 121,633 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced silll (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 113,549 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 113,447 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits exhaust blow hole (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 106,873 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 106,873 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 103,197 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 103,197 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 127,932 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both flexi ferrules slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Valve stem. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight bulge on outer sidewall.

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 1 Aug 2018 127,903 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rears at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Both headlamps. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced At jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both flexi ferrules slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Valve stem. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight bulge on outer sidewall.

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 9 Mar 2016

front to rear and all rear brake pipes corroded and greased

n/s/r brake binding slightly

service brake effort only just met

Fail 5 Mar 2016

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front to rear and all rear brake pipes corroded and greased

n/s/r brake binding slightly

service brake effort only just met

Pass 24 Oct 2014 122,337 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 122,332 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 130,361 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 125,391 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 125,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 116,071 miles

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

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

both front coil springs corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2011 164,821 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 154,104 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

handbrake requires adjusted.

nearside rear tyre cut on inner sidewall,not to cord.

slight play at offside steering rack-end.

Fail 18 Feb 2010 154,098 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

handbrake requires adjusted.

nearside rear tyre cut on inner sidewall,not to cord.

slight play at offside steering rack-end.

Pass 12 Dec 2008 135,801 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 135,801 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 129,223 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 129,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 120,808 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 TYV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astravan in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TYV, 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 TYV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 21 August 2002.

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