CarVerify

Free Car Check

BG02 NUU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Multi-colour Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,662 mi
Last recorded120,662 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 NUU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2014 120,662 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Fail 4 Oct 2014 120,662 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 5 Oct 2013 113,485 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

no rear seats or belts fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2013 113,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

no rear seats or belts fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2012 108,526 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 99,231 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 99,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 95,572 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

nsr tyre nail unrepairable if leaking.rear exhaust joints and front flexi section deteriorated,advise replacement of complete system from cat back.

Pass 6 Jan 2010 89,257 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has a nail in it (repairable) rear brake pads starting to wear close to lips on rear discs. front inner brake pads wearing close to lip on inner front brake discs

Pass 13 Jan 2009 81,038 miles

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

slight deterioration to front brake discs. slight corrosion to centre/rear exhaust joint.

Fail 13 Jan 2009 81,038 miles

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

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

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

slight deterioration to front brake discs. slight corrosion to centre/rear exhaust joint.

Pass 16 Jan 2008 71,855 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 71,822 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 12 Jun 2007 67,664 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 55,779 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BG02 NUU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Multi-colour with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BG02 NUU?

You can check the full history of BG02 NUU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BG02 NUU registered?

BG02 NUU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 June 2002.

Is BG02 NUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG02 NUU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG02 NUU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BG02 NUU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.