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BG02 JWA

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,490 mi
Last recorded95,490 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2020 95,490 miles

Emissions not tested Excess air leak from exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Both front outer sills corroded and plastic sill covers fitted

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front chassis legs around sub frame mounts heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Both rack gaiters damp with oil (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Both rear brake backing plates corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and spring mount areas nsr and osr (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsr and osr inner sills and wheel arches ,wheel arch cover fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded and axle bushes worn

Pass 24 Jul 2019 93,887 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes corroded/pitted in places. (in clips etc (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box corroded and blowing. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Unable to properly assess wheel bearing due to brake binding

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front chassis rails corroding around subframe mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis rails corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

inner wheel arch liners and outer sill covers fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas

Fail 24 Jul 2019 93,887 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective Lens oxidised (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Lens oxidised (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes corroded/pitted in places. (in clips etc (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box corroded and blowing. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Unable to properly assess wheel bearing due to brake binding

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front chassis rails corroding around subframe mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis rails corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

inner wheel arch liners and outer sill covers fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas

Pass 20 Jul 2018 91,891 miles

All 4 brake hose ferrules are corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (both) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 91,884 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face has hairline cracks (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face has hairline cracks (1.1.14 (a) (i))

All 4 brake hose ferrules are corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (both) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Heavily corroded / advise replacement ASAP (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Heavily corroded / advise replacement ASAP (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 89,510 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes greased (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust front flexible joint deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play slightly rough when rotated. Advise replacement soon (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror glass de-bonded from mounting plate. Advise repair/replacement soon (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Outer sill covers fitted

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 82,412 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 72,499 miles

1.heavy corrosion on exhaust system/flange . 2.corrosion on brake lines/unions.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 72,499 miles

1.heavy corrosion on exhaust system/flange . 2.corrosion on brake lines/unions.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 60,499 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2013 49,501 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both rear tyres deterioration cracking

exhaust condition rear and centre boxes corroded also rear exhaust joint heavy corrosion

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2012 41,324 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 38,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

sill covers fitted and unable to inspect outer sills

Fail 22 Jul 2011 38,412 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

sill covers fitted and unable to inspect outer sills

Pass 23 Jul 2010 31,060 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 30,546 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 27,669 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 24,247 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 20,860 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 16,523 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 JWA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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