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BG02 HXV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,606 mi
Last recorded69,606 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 69,606 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014
Pass 7 Sep 2013 61,892 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 61,887 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX TO CENTRE BOX DADLY CORRODED AT JOIN

Pass 16 Apr 2012 56,794 miles

PASSENGER FRONT TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 15 Apr 2011 52,526 miles

front tyres wearing off on edges - track check required

n/s/f metal brake pipe corroding

n/s/f wheel outer rim buckled slightly

n/s/r seatbelt fitted to child seat - unable to carry out full check on belt

rear exhaust silencer box corroding

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers/skirts)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 52,523 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

front tyres wearing off on edges - track check required

n/s/f metal brake pipe corroding

n/s/r seatbelt fitted to child seat - unable to carry out full check on belt

rear exhaust silencer box corroding

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers/skirts)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 47,237 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 47,237 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 43,408 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 38,328 miles

Nearside rear tyre, wearing uneven on inner edge, 2mm, limit 1.6mm.

Rear exhaust section corroded, keep check on.

Pass 13 Apr 2007 33,554 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 33,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 28,614 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 HXV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HXV, 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 HXV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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