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BG02 BDY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,044 mi
Last recorded148,044 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 BDY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 148,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front slight play top leg mount

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight play top leg mount

corrosion/wear on exhaust back box

Pass 17 Apr 2018 146,881 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

back box tatty but not blowing

Pass 26 Apr 2017 144,818 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

back box tatty but not blowing

Fail 26 Apr 2017 144,818 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

back box tatty but not blowing

Pass 19 Apr 2016 142,339 miles

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

back box tatty but not blowing

Fail 19 Apr 2016 142,339 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

back box tatty but not blowing

Pass 14 Apr 2015 139,403 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

back box tatty

Fail 14 Apr 2015 139,403 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

back box tatty

Pass 17 Apr 2014 136,374 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

back box tatty but not blowing

Pass 17 Apr 2013 132,632 miles

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

n/s/r tyre castled

Fail 17 Apr 2013 132,632 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

n/s/r tyre castled

Pass 23 Apr 2012 127,770 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 122,304 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 116,624 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 111,992 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 105,401 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 105,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 88,134 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 68,696 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2005 50,193 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2005 50,193 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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 BDY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BG02 BDY, 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 BDY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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