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BL02 EGX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,336 mi
Last recorded42,336 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 EGX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 42,336 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general under body rust

Pass 1 Oct 2019 42,014 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general under body rust

Pass 6 Oct 2018 40,513 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general under body rust

Pass 18 Oct 2017 39,473 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Oct 2016 39,185 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 38,755 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 34,085 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2013 32,223 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 31,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 31,817 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 30,911 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 30,911 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 28,494 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 24,507 miles

exhaust back box tatty

Pass 24 Oct 2008 22,369 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 20,638 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 17,070 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 13,101 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 EGX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 EGX, 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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What year was BL02 EGX registered?

BL02 EGX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 July 2002.

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