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BL02 EHG

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

72,546 mi
Last recorded72,546 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 72,546 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 59,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 59,030 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush nearside front upper strut mount worn. (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush offside front upper strut mount worn. (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 51,731 miles

Mil light illuminated on instrument panel.

N/s + O/s mirror trim covers missing.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

O/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre not inflated.

Fail 6 Nov 2015 51,731 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Mil light illuminated on instrument panel.

N/s + O/s mirror trim covers missing.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

O/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre not inflated.

Pass 18 Sep 2014 43,183 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 43,183 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 35,649 miles

Age cracks on both rear tyres but no cords showing.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Sep 2013 35,517 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Age cracks on both rear tyres but no cords showing.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Sep 2012 27,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Aug 2012 27,871 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jul 2011 26,089 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 26,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 24,058 miles

advised, offside headlamp aim,

Pass 30 Jun 2009 21,825 miles

advise surface cracking on offside and nearside rear outer tyre walls.

Pass 27 Jun 2008 19,696 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 19,693 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 17,004 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 14,541 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 12,176 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 EHG 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 65%.

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 EHG, 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 EHG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 July 2002.

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