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BG02 BVF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,336 mi
Last recorded125,336 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 125,336 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 May 2016 125,323 miles

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective centre (5.2.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 118,509 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 118,276 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 109,319 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 109,055 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 98,474 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 98,468 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 84,484 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 84,150 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 75,319 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 67,685 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 59,958 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 52,508 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 43,884 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 35,712 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 BVF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BVF, 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 BVF registered?

BG02 BVF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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