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BJ02 PGE

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,310 mi
Last recorded173,310 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 PGE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 173,310 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 173,300 miles

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury under rear quarter panel corroded through (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury under rear quarter panel corroded through (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2019 166,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 158,649 miles

all metal brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 6 Feb 2017 153,207 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Feb 2016 148,126 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 148,126 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 143,142 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 143,142 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 138,074 miles

Advise,slight wear to rear axle bushes.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 130,257 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 123,335 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 116,256 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 106,883 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 106,883 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 94,906 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 88,767 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 88,767 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 72,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 72,731 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 57,687 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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BJ02 PGE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BJ02 PGE, 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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BJ02 PGE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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