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BG02 BSV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,033 mi
Last recorded119,033 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 BSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 119,033 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 114,152 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 114,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 110,335 miles

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

inlet leaking air

Fail 26 Jun 2015 110,221 miles

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

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

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

inlet leaking air

Pass 7 Jul 2014 105,800 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 105,800 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 101,209 miles

Both Front brake discs are worn

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it and is low on pressure

Offside headlamp lense is cloudy

Fail 5 Jul 2013 101,209 miles

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

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

Both Front brake discs are worn

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it and is low on pressure

Offside headlamp lense is cloudy

Pass 4 Jul 2012 96,747 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 93,499 miles

Both Front brake discs are worn

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 93,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Both Front brake discs are worn

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 89,826 miles

O/S/F tyre low on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2009 83,850 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 83,850 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 78,744 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 71,536 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 61,445 miles

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

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 BSV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BSV, 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 BSV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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