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BG02 TZB

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

76,719 mi
Last recorded76,719 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 76,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Fail 16 Sep 2017 76,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Fail 20 May 2015 75,277 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 20 May 2015 75,277 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 17 Jun 2014 72,362 miles

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

brake pipes corroding

chips in front windscreen

front number plate cracked

mixed tyre speed ratings

n/s/f tyre on limit 185/65/15 hr

o/s/f tyre close to limit

rear tyres perishing

rear wiper blade split

steering rack damp with oil

Pass 17 Jun 2014 72,362 miles

brake pipes corroding

chips in front windscreen

front number plate cracked

mixed tyre speed ratings

n/s/f tyre on limit 185/65/15 hr

o/s/f tyre close to limit

rear tyres perishing

rear wiper blade split

steering rack damp with oil

Pass 3 Jul 2013 68,759 miles

brake pipes corroding

chips in front windcsreen

front number plate cracked

mixed tyre speed ratings

oil leak ?

Pass 26 Apr 2012 661,237 miles

dashboard warning light on

imbalance between front brakes

nearside front brake pipe rusty

nearside front suspensiuon strut top mounting worn

offside front tyre perished

offside headlamp aim on upper limit

oil leak present

rear brake hoses have rusty ferules

rear exhaust section in poor condition

rear tyres perished

various body/bumper defects

Fail 26 Apr 2012 66,123 miles

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

dashboard warning light on

imbalance between front brakes

nearside front brake pipe rusty

nearside front suspensiuon strut top mounting worn

offside front tyre perished

offside headlamp aim on upper limit

oil leak present

rear brake hoses have rusty ferules

rear exhaust section in poor condition

rear tyres perished

various body/bumper defects

Pass 5 Jul 2011 64,377 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pipes corroding

front number plate cracked

mixed tyre speed ratings

o/s/r bumper damaged

oil around PAS rack

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2011 63,969 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2011 63,969 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2010 57,642 miles

Offside 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)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 50,274 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both rear tyres perished and worn uneven

nearsde rear light lens cracked

nearside wiper blade poor

offside front inner wheel arch cover not fixed properly

Fail 12 Jun 2009 50,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both rear tyres perished and worn uneven

nearsde rear light lens cracked

nearside wiper blade poor

offside front inner wheel arch cover not fixed properly

Pass 20 May 2008 44,803 miles

both rear tyres perrished and out of shape

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2007 38,886 miles

nearside front wiper split

nearside rear lamp lens cracked

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2006 28,843 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 17,891 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 TZB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TZB, 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 TZB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 June 2002.

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