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BG02 JWL

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,841 mi
Last recorded80,841 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 JWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 80,841 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 80,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2025 78,631 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 75,372 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 70,926 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 68,147 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 66,870 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 66,870 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2020 66,488 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 64,600 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 62,280 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 59,215 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 53,815 miles

Rear silencer moderately corroded

Pass 13 May 2015 51,265 miles

Nearside Front 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 silencer corrded but not blowing at present

Pass 21 May 2014 48,749 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2013 45,871 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear exhaust box heavy corrosion.

Pass 23 May 2012 44,042 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 41,839 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 39,273 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2010 39,273 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 34,402 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 27,898 miles

N/S/R tyre worn inner & outer edge /O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2007 20,934 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 15,614 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 JWL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JWL, 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 JWL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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