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BJ02 PZG

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,306 mi
Last recorded129,306 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 PZG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 129,306 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 122,583 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 122,583 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 118,792 miles

All brake pipes have slight corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 118,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All brake pipes have slight corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 115,954 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

rear tyres have cracks in tread

Fail 18 Sep 2013 112,868 miles

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

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

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

all tyre treads low

Pass 18 Sep 2013 112,868 miles

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

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

all tyre treads low

Pass 5 Sep 2012 110,233 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 107,150 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 107,150 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2010 103,918 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 99,255 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 99,255 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 96,813 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 76,390 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 48,660 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 PZG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PZG, 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 PZG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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