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BG02 BVK

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,694 mi
Last recorded112,694 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 112,694 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 112,689 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to load valve marked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber hanger missing (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 107,334 miles

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

h/lights weak

Pass 17 Sep 2013 101,619 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust joints badley corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2013 101,619 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust joints badley corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2012 96,630 miles

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

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

exhaust badly corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2011 90,809 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 85,139 miles

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

front brakes noisy

Pass 7 Oct 2009 80,786 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 73,094 miles

rear tyres worn and perished

Pass 28 Sep 2007 62,584 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 58,671 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres on limit border line pass

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 BVK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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