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BG02 TZC

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

74,643 mi
Last recorded74,643 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 TZC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 74,643 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 74,599 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 71,203 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 66,948 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 64,360 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 62,543 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear joint, corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 57,701 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 57,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 49,003 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 39,247 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 28,658 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 28,581 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 28,104 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 28,104 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 27,469 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 26,413 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 25,067 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 23,387 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 21,267 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 19,244 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 17,267 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 15,252 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 13,113 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 TZC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 TZC, 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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What year was BG02 TZC registered?

BG02 TZC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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The MOT history for BG02 TZC shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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