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BG02 TYS

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

134,632 mi
Last recorded134,632 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 TYS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 134,632 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 126,488 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 126,483 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect x2 hazed (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 124,394 miles

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test.

Fail 19 Aug 2016 124,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test.

Pass 9 Oct 2015 121,280 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 113,676 miles

chips in screen

condensation in nearside headlamp

nearside rear light cluster damaged

Fail 15 May 2014 113,676 miles

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

chips in screen

condensation in nearside headlamp

nearside rear light cluster damaged

Pass 13 May 2013 102,364 miles

nearside rear light damaged

oil low

Fail 13 May 2013 102,364 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear light damaged

oil low

Pass 15 May 2012 94,118 miles

front brake hose ferrules corroding

Fail 15 May 2012 94,118 miles

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

front brake hose ferrules corroding

Pass 12 May 2011 85,990 miles

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

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

dry coolant marks around radiator

req. engine oil top up

wiper blades split at ends

Pass 13 May 2010 81,209 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2010 81,209 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 75,952 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2009 75,952 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 May 2008 68,439 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 68,439 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front pads getting low

Pass 14 May 2007 67,224 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 22,205 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 May 2006 49,448 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 49,448 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 May 2005 35,626 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 TYS is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 TYS, 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 TYS is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 May 2002.

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