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BG02 AVK

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

160,470 mi
Last recorded160,470 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 AVK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 160,470 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 160,470 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 153,415 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine noisy

front to rear brake pipes corroding

wipers split

Fail 2 May 2018 153,415 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine noisy

front to rear brake pipes corroding

wipers split

Pass 8 May 2017 147,251 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2017 147,251 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2016 140,481 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 4 May 2016 140,479 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 8 May 2015 134,263 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 134,263 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 126,593 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 May 2014 126,573 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 120,037 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 111,985 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 111,985 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2011 103,589 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 95,298 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 85,638 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2009 85,638 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Fail 13 May 2008 75,337 miles

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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

screen has damage greater than 10mm just outside swept area in zone A

Pass 13 May 2008 75,337 miles

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)

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

screen has damage greater than 10mm just outside swept area in zone A

Pass 11 May 2007 62,564 miles

has dammage to windscreen more than 10 mm just out of zone A in the swept area

Pass 15 May 2006 50,904 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 50,904 miles

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

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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BG02 AVK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BG02 AVK, 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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BG02 AVK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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