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BL02 GAX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

94,056 mi
Last recorded94,056 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 GAX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 94,056 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front, both rear, both front to rear and O/S/R compensator to flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 94,056 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front, both rear, both front to rear and O/S/R compensator to flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 89,732 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front, both rear, both front to rear and O/S/R compensator to flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 87,252 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front, both front to rear, O/S/R and O/S/R compensator to flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 87,252 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded N/S/R compensator to flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front, both front to rear, O/S/R and O/S/R compensator to flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 84,173 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front, both front to rear, O/S/R and both rear compensator to flexi-hose (3.6.B.2c)

Front on tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Jun 2016 80,241 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front, rear and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 80,241 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front, rear and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 75,682 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 71,545 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 65,549 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 65,549 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 60,643 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 60,642 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 54,256 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 54,254 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 48,699 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 48,699 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 42,877 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 36,555 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 29,435 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 23,334 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 GAX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GAX, 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 GAX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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