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BG02 BTU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

167,140 mi
Last recorded167,140 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 167,140 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Slight perishing to rear tyre(s)

Pass 11 May 2021 158,261 miles

Front macpherson strut(s) have slight movement at upper attachment

Rear suspension beam rubber bush(s) deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 11 May 2021 158,261 miles

Front macpherson strut(s) have slight movement at upper attachment

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear suspension beam rubber bush(s) deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 19 May 2020 149,604 miles

Offside front tyre wearing low inner

Pass 15 May 2019 140,801 miles

Nearside front cv boot slightly damaged but not allowing ingress of dirt

Rear tyre(s) slightly stepped/worn on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2018 130,916 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 130,916 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2017 120,990 miles

Nearside inner driveshaft gaiter damaged but still preventing ingress of dirt

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

Pass 16 May 2016 110,299 miles

Exhaust rubber hangers perishing

Nearside inner driveshaft gaiter slightly damaged but preventing ingress of dirt

Pass 12 May 2015 99,488 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 89,137 miles

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

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

rear exh rubbers deteriorated

Fail 1 May 2014 89,137 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exh rubbers deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2013 79,210 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 70,083 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 65,629 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 62,982 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 62,982 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 58,115 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 58,115 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 49,779 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 45,326 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 45,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 40,982 miles

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

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 BTU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BTU, 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 BTU registered?

BG02 BTU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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The MOT history for BG02 BTU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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