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BG02 BNB

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

183,255 mi
Last recorded183,255 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 183,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 183,255 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 161,861 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust rear corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2014 161,861 miles

exhaust rear corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2013 146,442 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 146,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 136,787 miles

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

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

all metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2012 136,787 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

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

all metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2011 131,250 miles

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 131,250 miles

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

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 118,770 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

advise check operation brake valve

corrosion coil springs exhaust brake discs ferrul brake pipes unable to fully check pads discs pipes hoses slight deterioration hose clip on n/s/f hose close to flexi advise attension

cracks all tyres- servo slow-play steering/track slight movement ball joints slight play shocker top bush-slight wear o/s/f bearing- rear tyre worn parts all treads not cut as deep

handbrake cable slight corroded

unable to fully check pads discs

Fail 23 Apr 2010 118,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise check operation brake valve

corrosion coil springs exhaust brake discs ferrul brake pipes unable to fully check pads discs pipes hoses slight deterioration hose clip on n/s/f hose close to flexi advise attension

cracks all tyres- servo slow-play steering/track slight movement ball joints slight play shocker top bush-slight wear o/s/f bearing- rear tyre worn parts all treads not cut as deep

handbrake cable slight corroded

unable to fully check pads discs

Pass 29 Apr 2009 107,750 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2009 107,750 miles

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2008 97,007 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight seepage cv boot-slight wear edge front tyres treads not cut as deep-slight playn/s steering-slight corrosion brake pipe & rear coil-slight cracks cut n/s/r

Fail 29 Mar 2008 97,007 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight seepage cv boot-slight wear edge front tyres treads not cut as deep-slight playn/s steering-slight corrosion brake pipe & rear coil-slight cracks cut n/s/r

Pass 21 Feb 2007 87,436 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 87,930 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 72,046 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 BNB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 BNB, 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 BNB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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