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BG02 BTF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

85,208 mi
Last recorded85,208 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 BTF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2012 85,208 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front door check straps insecure

rear silencerloose in strap

Fail 16 Jan 2012 85,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front door check straps insecure

rear silencerloose in strap

Fail 29 Jun 2010 76,981 miles

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

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)

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

both wiperblades split

Pass 29 Jun 2010 76,981 miles

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

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)

both wiperblades split

Pass 8 Jul 2009 70,099 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 69,315 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S indicators will not cancel when switch is in dip beam position

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 69,315 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S indicators will not cancel when switch is in dip beam position

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 67,311 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 67,311 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 62,936 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 49,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Fail 13 Mar 2006 49,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 BTF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BTF, 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 BTF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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