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BL02 DZG

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

87,057 mi
Last recorded87,057 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 DZG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 87,057 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 87,057 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 75,934 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 75,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 70,119 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 55,273 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 55,273 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 46,737 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 11 Sep 2012 46,716 miles

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

o/s front tyre has 2mm tread

o/s rear has crackes in tread

rear exhaust in poor condition

slight wear in o/s front anti rollbar link ball joint

Pass 22 Sep 2011 37,108 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 34,984 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 34,984 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 32,375 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre poor con

Pass 22 Sep 2009 32,375 miles

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

offside rear tyre poor con

Pass 10 Sep 2008 29,378 miles

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

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 20 Sep 2007 26,419 miles

rear silencer poor

Fail 19 Sep 2006 22,980 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 22,980 miles

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

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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BL02 DZG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BL02 DZG, 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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BL02 DZG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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