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BG02 HYY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

168,088 mi
Last recorded168,088 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 HYY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 168,088 miles

both headlight aim on limit

both rear brake pipes corroded- short pipes

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 11 Aug 2022 159,567 miles

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

eml on

rear pads wearing low

Fail 8 Aug 2022 159,567 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front flexi leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlight lenses poor (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all lights stays on with side light (4.3.3 (b))

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

eml on

rear pads wearing low

Pass 9 Aug 2021 152,044 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect on limit (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

eml light on

Fail 6 Aug 2021 152,039 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect on limit (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

eml light on

Fail 6 Aug 2021 152,033 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front,rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

zone,B, chipped.sills covered.rear coil spring,sensing valv slightly corrded.

Pass 21 May 2020 140,239 miles

head lights poor

o/s/f drop link dust cover poor

Pass 15 Apr 2019 129,813 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 129,807 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 121,439 miles

n.s.f tyre wearing low

rear pads wearing low

windscreen has crack on zone 'b' left corner

Fail 5 Apr 2018 121,433 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users both front headlights poor image (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n.s.f tyre wearing low

rear pads wearing low

windscreen has crack on zone 'b' left corner

Pass 10 Apr 2017 112,950 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 100,768 miles

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

sills covered

Pass 18 Apr 2015 93,960 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Misting of fluid from nsf of steering rack

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Osf top suspension mounting has slight play

Pass 12 Apr 2014 87,007 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front bumper insecure

front tyres worn severely on inner edges

misting of fluid from nearside front steering rack

Pass 20 Apr 2013 79,344 miles

front brake discs corroded

two front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Apr 2013 79,199 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

two front tyres worn on inner edge

nail in osf tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2012 71,498 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear exhaust section in poor condition

Pass 13 Apr 2011 63,264 miles

rear exhaust section corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 Apr 2010 53,927 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 53,927 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 48,667 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 48,667 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 44,055 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit 1.6mm

unable to check n s rear seat belt due to baby seat fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2007 37,942 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 30,190 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 HYY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 HYY, 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 HYY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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