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BG02 BVD

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,117 mi
Last recorded120,117 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 BVD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 120,117 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 110,488 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant leak radiator

nearside front tyre tread wearing low 3mm

Fail 29 Jul 2015 110,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant leak radiator

nearside front tyre tread wearing low 3mm

Pass 30 Jul 2014 95,357 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing thin on inner & outer edges

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 88,509 miles

Both front wiper blade split.

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn.

Nearside rear coil spring corroded.

Slight blow from rear exhaust joint.

Slight dampness to nearside rear shock absorber.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 30 May 2012 82,097 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 77,967 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 77,966 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 72,825 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 67,709 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 67,709 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 63,218 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 58,196 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 53,492 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 BVD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BVD, 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 BVD registered?

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

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