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BG02 TBV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

154,896 mi
Last recorded154,896 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 TBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 154,896 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s and o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Front sub frame has areas of corrosion

Nearside Front tyre ad normal wear on inside tread shoulder

slight weep of fuel leaking from engine

Fail 1 Nov 2017 154,890 miles

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

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

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s and o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Front sub frame has areas of corrosion

Nearside Front tyre ad normal wear on inside tread shoulder

slight weep of fuel leaking from engine

Pass 4 Nov 2016 149,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 135,320 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 123,372 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

REAR EXHAUST SECTION CORRODING WITH AGE

Fail 14 Aug 2014 123,372 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

REAR EXHAUST SECTION CORRODING WITH AGE

Pass 19 Aug 2013 118,039 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 113,322 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 106,169 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

o/s/f wheel rim damaged

Pass 24 Nov 2010 98,485 miles

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

covers fitted to sills

deterioration rear number plate

front number plate screw in poor location

slight damage n/s/f wheel rim

Fail 19 Nov 2010 98,485 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

covers fitted to sills

deterioration rear number plate

front number plate screw in poor location

slight damage n/s/f wheel rim

Pass 17 Nov 2009 92,350 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 81,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust backbox corroding

slight clunk on steering rock

Pass 27 Oct 2008 81,756 miles

exhaust backbox corroding

slight clunk on steering rock

Pass 23 May 2007 73,181 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 73,165 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and near side front on legal limit.

Pass 15 May 2006 65,691 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 TBV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TBV, 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 TBV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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