CarVerify

Free Car Check

BJ02 VPG

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,682 mi
Last recorded66,682 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 VPG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 66,682 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 66,678 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 63,493 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 63,489 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 59,215 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 55,448 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 50,745 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 47,880 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 47,876 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 44,548 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 35,275 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

tyres all round cracking

Pass 10 Jun 2017 29,976 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 26,071 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 24,727 miles

rear exhaust back box outter skin corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2014 23,168 miles

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

Pass 12 Jun 2013 20,813 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 19,692 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 18,558 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 16,955 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 15,224 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 15,224 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 13,444 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 11,963 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 10,163 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BJ02 VPG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VPG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BJ02 VPG?

You can check the full history of BJ02 VPG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BJ02 VPG registered?

BJ02 VPG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 July 2002.

Is BJ02 VPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ02 VPG shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BJ02 VPG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BJ02 VPG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.