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BG02 BTY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

184,706 mi
Last recorded184,706 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 BTY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 184,706 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 184,704 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 178,080 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 175,099 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 175,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 166,000 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 155,660 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 155,660 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 150,031 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 150,031 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 143,009 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 133,711 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery light flickering at high revs

Pass 27 Sep 2012 127,234 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 120,765 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 120,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 112,805 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 106,130 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 106,130 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2008 99,282 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 91,695 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 91,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 84,488 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

corrosion on back box + oil on min

Fail 2 Oct 2006 84,488 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

corrosion on back box + oil on min

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 BTY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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