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BG02 UYJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,799 mi
Last recorded104,799 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 104,799 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn smooth on inner edge + cut in tread but not exposing cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wiper blade split on both ends

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

both front brake discs in poor condition

brake fluid level low

front brake pads getting low

rear service brake noisey on application

rear silencer deteriorated

rear silencer rigid mount broken off

Fail 3 Aug 2017 104,799 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn smooth on inner edge + cut in tread but not exposing cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wiper blade split on both ends

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

both front brake discs in poor condition

brake fluid level low

front brake pads getting low

rear service brake noisey on application

rear silencer deteriorated

rear silencer rigid mount broken off

Pass 5 Aug 2016 100,890 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2016 100,885 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2015 93,719 miles

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

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

plastic wheel trims fitted to road wheels

Fail 22 Jul 2015 93,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

plastic wheel trims fitted to road wheels

Pass 7 Aug 2014 89,492 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear exhaust mounting broken

rear exhaust corroded

wheel trims fitted obscuring some components

Fail 5 Aug 2014 89,492 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear exhaust mounting broken

rear exhaust corroded

wheel trims fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Aug 2013 84,459 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 84,454 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 79,987 miles

outer sill covers fitted

rear exhaust rusty

slight play nearside and offside front top mounts

Fail 1 Aug 2011 73,086 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 73,086 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 64,856 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 54,812 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2009 54,812 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2008 43,194 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust silencer rusted to excess

vehicle fitted with plastic sill covers

Fail 30 Jul 2008 43,194 miles

Offside Front Brake stationary pin locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Oil leak

rear exhaust silencer rusted to excess

vehicle fitted with plastic sill covers

Pass 26 Jul 2007 31,248 miles

rear exhaust silencer rusted to excess

vehicle fitted with plastic sill covers

Pass 8 Jul 2006 19,373 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

REAR SILENCER CORRODID

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCKABSORBER TOP MOUNTINGS

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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BG02 UYJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UYJ, 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 UYJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 June 2002.

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