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BG02 YJB

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

172,955 mi
Last recorded172,955 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 YJB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 172,955 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded From Compensator too Nearside Rear Flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Headlight Lenses faded but still emit correct beam image

Offside Rear Tyre Cracking

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 172,332 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Front to Rear too Compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded From Both sides Rear Flexi hoses too wheels (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded From Compensator too Nearside Rear Flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Engine Management light on Dash display

Engine Misfiring during test

Headlight Lenses faded but still emit correct beam image

Offside Rear Tyre Cracking

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2017 157,063 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Fail 2 May 2017 157,045 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 5 May 2016 127,358 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded From both sides Rear flexi's to wheels (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2015 105,596 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 105,596 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 95,271 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 95,271 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 91,221 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 80,677 miles

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

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

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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2011 70,574 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 55,207 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 44,856 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)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 37,764 miles

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

advise near side rear tyre cracking in side walls

Fail 8 Apr 2008 37,661 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 31,638 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 26,348 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 22,990 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 YJB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey 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 YJB, 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 YJB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 June 2002.

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