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B1 GJD

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,279 mi
Last recorded83,279 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 GJD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 83,279 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front movement in top strut mounts with suspension hanging

Pass 4 Nov 2024 81,827 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective bush split ()

play in both front suspension top mounts with suspension hanging.

Pass 8 Nov 2023 80,134 miles

play o/s/f suspension top mount with suspension hanging

slight corrosion on both front brake pipes

Pass 25 Oct 2022 78,454 miles

signs of poss. fluid at both ends of steering rack-no leak seen during test

Pass 8 Nov 2021 76,924 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 74,812 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 74,812 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play and rough when rotated (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 30 Oct 2019 72,249 miles

both front brake pipes corroding

Pass 22 Oct 2018 69,845 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 66,956 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 64,456 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 64,456 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 61,415 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 58,362 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 55,747 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 52,723 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2012 52,723 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2011 49,963 miles

centre and back box poor condition

Pass 2 Nov 2010 46,777 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 43,142 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 38,745 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 34,260 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 30,083 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2005 25,550 miles

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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B1 GJD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B1 GJD, 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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What year was B1 GJD registered?

B1 GJD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 December 2002.

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The MOT history for B1 GJD shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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