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BL02 EGZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,992 mi
Last recorded78,992 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 78,992 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 69,112 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 69,103 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 56,434 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 49,796 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 49,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 41,703 miles

rear end boot floor +tyre well damaged repaired +still bentin places very slightly

Pass 7 Oct 2006 35,631 miles

REAR BOOT FLOOR +REAR INNER PANEL DAMAGED REPAIRED TO ABOVE +BENT +DAMAGED IN PLACES IN BOOT FLOORS

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 EGZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EGZ, 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 EGZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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