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BG02 NTM

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

42,408 mi
Last recorded42,408 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 NTM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2022 42,408 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes to brake load valve have been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear main-have been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective x1 rear exhaust rubber mountings missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam axle bush (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material have been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam axle bush (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded in places

nearside and offside front upper suspension top mounts have movement

Fail 29 Dec 2022 42,408 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes to brake load valve have been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear main-have been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective x1 rear exhaust rubber mountings missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam axle bush (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material have been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam axle bush (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded in places

nearside and offside front upper suspension top mounts have movement

Pass 30 Dec 2021 41,197 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear main greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust back box rubber missing.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Mirror cover missing.

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both nearside and offside rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2021 41,196 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear main greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust back box rubber missing.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Mirror cover missing.

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both nearside and offside rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 40,042 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes have been greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

exhaust corroded in places , x1 rear exhaust rubber mount missing

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front wing mirror cover missing

wiper slightly smearing

Fail 14 Dec 2020 40,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes have been greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

exhaust corroded in places , x1 rear exhaust rubber mount missing

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front wing mirror cover missing

wiper slightly smearing

Pass 16 Dec 2019 39,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

both front to rear main brake pipes and nearside and offside rear brake pipes have been greased

centre exhaust pipe corroded. x1 back box exhaust rubbers missing but still supported

nearside and offside front upper suspension top mounts have slight play

Pass 19 Dec 2018 37,472 miles

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

Coolant leak radiator area ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam axle bush (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam axle bush (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 37,472 miles

Brake performance not tested brake component leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak radiator area ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam axle bush (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam axle bush (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 35,755 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded in places

Fail 15 Dec 2017 35,755 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 5 Dec 2016 33,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 32,609 miles

both front brake pipes corroded & main brake pipes corroded

corrosion on coil springs alround

movement in both front top shock mounts

wipers smearing

Pass 5 Dec 2014 30,970 miles

corrosion on both front brake pipes

corrosion on both rear coil springs

corrosion on brkae hose ferrules

Pass 12 Dec 2013 28,946 miles

corrosion on both rear coil springs

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 14 Dec 2012 26,579 miles

corrosion rear coil springs

Gearbox mounting defective

corrosion on various brake pipes & ferrules

nearside rear & front tyres perishing

Pass 15 Dec 2011 24,313 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 24,313 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front number plate is cable tied

rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2010 22,245 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 20,387 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear wiper split

Pass 2 Jan 2009 18,200 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 16,491 miles

adv new spare tyre

Fail 2 Jan 2008 16,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 13,885 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 10,717 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 NTM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 NTM, 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 NTM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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