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BL02 FBG

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,402 mi
Last recorded134,402 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 134,402 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 127,526 miles

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

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

eml light on

Fail 2 Jul 2015 127,526 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

eml light on

Pass 16 Jun 2014 118,311 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

eml light on

Fail 10 Jun 2014 118,189 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

eml light on

Pass 19 Jun 2013 108,759 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust main silencer in poor condition

front brake pipes corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

slight movement noted at steering wheel

strongly recommend both front tyres replaced

Fail 19 Jun 2013 108,598 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust main silencer in poor condition

front brake pipes corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

slight movement noted at steering wheel

strongly recommend both front tyres replaced

Pass 6 Jun 2012 97,780 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 83,411 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 61,255 miles

Both rear tyre treads low on edges

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 55,938 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 50,221 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 43,015 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 28,336 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 FBG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FBG, 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 FBG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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