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BF02 EGD

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,871 mi
Last recorded61,871 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 EGD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2015 61,871 miles

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

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

exhaust back box corroded and middle to back box flange corroded

oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2015 85,162 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

exhaust back box corroded and middle to back box flange corroded

oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2014 78,638 miles

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

exhaust front flexi slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn on both edges but has stepped tread

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 16 Jul 2014 78,638 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

exhaust front flexi slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn on both edges but has stepped tread

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 25 Jul 2013 70,414 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 70,414 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 65,745 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 61,575 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 55,288 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 46,383 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 46,383 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 37,834 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2007 30,277 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 21,232 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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BF02 EGD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BF02 EGD, 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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BF02 EGD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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