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BG02 BVX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

101,973 mi
Last recorded101,973 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 101,973 miles

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

rear silencer mounting broken but not affecting security of system

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2014 97,785 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust bracket snapped

Fail 14 Jul 2014 97,785 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 10 Jul 2013 92,809 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 92,722 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 88,502 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 88,502 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 84,305 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 84,305 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 80,611 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 80,611 miles

Front 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)

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2009 75,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2009 75,420 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 71,074 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2007 66,831 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 66,827 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 56,677 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 47,417 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 47,417 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nail in tyre

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 BVX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 BVX, 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 BVX registered?

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

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