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BG02 HPU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,185 mi
Last recorded69,185 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 HPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 69,185 miles

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

mist of oil around steering rack/pump area

Fail 29 Apr 2017 69,185 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

mist of oil around steering rack/pump area

Pass 12 Oct 2015 60,404 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre wall slightly cracking

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 52,815 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 47,670 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 47,670 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

Rear tyres perrished

Pass 25 Oct 2012 42,192 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 42,192 miles

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

front brake pads low

Pass 15 Nov 2011 35,687 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 30,027 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 27,879 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 25,018 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2007 21,581 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 21,581 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 18,314 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 18,314 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 15,551 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 15,551 miles

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

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 HPU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HPU, 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 HPU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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