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BG02 TZD

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

127,138 mi
Last recorded127,138 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 TZD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 127,138 miles

engine front stabilizer bush deterioated

nearside headlight lens slight deterioation

Fail 13 Apr 2018 127,130 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating & offside (3.7.B.3)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

engine front stabilizer bush deterioated

nearside headlight lens slight deterioation

Pass 29 Apr 2017 120,122 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main to rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine stabilizer bush deterioated

Fail 21 Apr 2017 119,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from limit valve to nearside rear flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main to rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine stabilizer bush deterioated

Pass 15 Apr 2016 112,759 miles

engine stabilizer bush derterioated

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 8 Apr 2016 112,594 miles

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

engine stabilizer bush derterioated

Pass 10 Apr 2015 104,061 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 94,726 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 94,708 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 85,442 miles

front flexible exhaust section deterioated & slight blow rear & centre exhaust deterioated

Fail 29 Apr 2013 85,290 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

front flexible exhaust section deterioated & slight blow rear & centre exhaust deterioated

Pass 26 Apr 2012 74,916 miles

Exhaust backbox and centre pipe flanges corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 66,963 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 60,469 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 52,787 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 49,407 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 40,039 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 28,970 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 19,885 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 TZD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 TZD, 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 TZD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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