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BG02 AWR

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,663 mi
Last recorded89,663 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 AWR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 89,663 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust rear box skin corroded.

Fail 28 Jul 2016 89,663 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

exhaust rear box skin corroded.

Pass 7 Jul 2015 86,331 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 86,321 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 82,862 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 82,862 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 79,556 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 76,673 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 76,673 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 72,609 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 69,170 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 69,170 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 65,655 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 65,655 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 62,344 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 58,629 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 54,294 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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BG02 AWR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AWR, 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 BG02 AWR registered?

BG02 AWR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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