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BJ02 TWG

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

100,832 mi
Last recorded100,832 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 100,832 miles

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

eml light on

Fail 28 Nov 2014 100,832 miles

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

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

eml light on

Pass 31 Oct 2013 89,283 miles

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

management light on

n/s/r wheel trim missing

Fail 23 Oct 2013 88,930 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

management light on

n/s/r wheel trim missing

Fail 22 Nov 2012 81,097 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 81,097 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 74,053 miles

Engine management light stays on.

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 74,053 miles

Engine management light stays on.

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 69,250 miles

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

brack disc wearing low.

Fail 25 Nov 2010 69,250 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brack disc wearing low.

Pass 29 Jun 2009 66,003 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 65,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 64,645 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 64,645 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2006 52,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 52,996 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 35,417 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 TWG 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 52.9%.

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 BJ02 TWG, 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 TWG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 June 2002.

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