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BG02 HOJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2024
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

118,835 mi
Last recorded118,835 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 HOJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 118,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 108,734 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 107,992 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 105,964 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 103,431 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 101,259 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust rear box outer skin and rear shockabsorbers covers corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2017 97,450 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 94,093 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 91,083 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 87,875 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 83,903 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 79,462 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 79,424 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 76,057 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 71,663 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 65,154 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 55,196 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 46,213 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 37,782 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2005 29,772 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2005 29,772 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 HOJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 HOJ, 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 HOJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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