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BG02 YZD

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,409 mi
Last recorded103,409 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 May 2018 103,409 miles

Emissions not tested h/c and co% seem ok, (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2017 98,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi at bend and flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi & front to rear at fuel filter. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi at bend and flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To and from flexi also across axle. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 May 2017 98,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi at bend and flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi & front to rear at fuel filter. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi at bend and flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To and from flexi also across axle. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2016 94,216 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated indicating fault.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi behind strut. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi and also to caliper. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 May 2016 94,215 miles

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

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

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

Engine management lamp illuminated indicating fault.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi behind strut. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi and also to caliper. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2015 89,479 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 84,955 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 80,736 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

n/s front tyre damaged on outer walloil leak off engine,rear wiper blade damaged,

Fail 14 May 2013 80,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

engine management light on? engine has a misfire?

n/s front tyre damaged on outer walloil leak off engine,rear wiper blade damaged,

Pass 18 May 2012 75,746 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s front tyre outer wall damaged.

oil leak off g/box

rear wiper blade u/s,

Fail 18 May 2012 75,746 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front rad fan and carrier hanging loose!!

n/s front tyre outer wall damaged.

oil leak off g/box

rear wiper blade u/s,

Pass 9 May 2011 69,756 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre outer wall damaged!

rear wiper blade u/s

Fail 6 May 2011 69,756 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s front tyre outer wall damaged!

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 19 May 2010 64,092 miles

both front discs worn and corroded.rear wiper blade split,oil leak off engine,

rear exhaust box corroding,rear exhaust flange badly corroded!

Fail 18 May 2010 64,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

both front discs worn and corroded.rear wiper blade split,oil leak off engine,

rear exhaust box corroding,rear exhaust flange badly corroded!

Pass 11 May 2009 56,973 miles

mot advisory as per original test

Fail 8 May 2009 56,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

both front brake discs worn and corroded

offside front tyre has cut to outer sidewall

Pass 28 Jul 2008 51,946 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 37,611 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2006 26,441 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 YZD 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 YZD, 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 YZD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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