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BL02 EGJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,813 mi
Last recorded77,813 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 EGJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 77,813 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 76,088 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 76,088 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 73,996 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 73,996 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 71,878 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 70,129 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint link arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 67,288 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 64,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 64,419 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 60,863 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 58,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jan 2012 58,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jan 2011 56,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 56,643 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 51,628 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 39,745 miles

damage to offside rear wheel outer rim.

front brake pads worn low suspect below legal limit recommend replacement.

light scratch marks to windscreen.

slight movement in both front top suspension mountings.

very slight play in offside front anti roll bar link pin ball joints.

Fail 17 Jan 2009 39,602 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

damage to offside rear wheel outer rim.

front brake pads worn low suspect below legal limit recommend replacement.

light scratch marks to windscreen.

slight movement in both front top suspension mountings.

very slight play in offside front anti roll bar link pin ball joints.

Pass 1 Feb 2008 26,410 miles

checklist number 548622

Pass 3 Jan 2007 12,191 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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BL02 EGJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BL02 EGJ, 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 EGJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 August 2002.

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