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BL02 GDJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,577 mi
Last recorded70,577 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 70,577 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 68,654 miles

Both rear shockabsorbers corroded

Fuel filter body corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe (to wheel cylinder) corroded

O/S and N/S rear coil springs corroded

Offside Rear tyre side wall perished and tyre worn near legal limit

Oil misting on both steering rack gaitors

Fail 26 Oct 2019 68,654 miles

Both rear shockabsorbers corroded

Fuel filter body corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe (to wheel cylinder) corroded

O/S and N/S rear coil springs corroded

Offside Rear tyre side wall perished and tyre worn near legal limit

Oil misting on both steering rack gaitors

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 66,473 miles

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

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2017 63,924 miles

Metal fuel filter body corroded

Nearside Front Metal brake pipe to flexi hose corroded

Nearside Oil misting on N/S steering rack gaitor

Nearside Rear Metal brake pipe from compensator valve to hose corroded

Nearside Rear Metal brake pipe from flexi hose to wheel cylinder corroded

Offside Front Metal brake pipe to brake flexi hose corroded.

Offside Rear Tyre side wall and between treads cracking

Pass 25 Oct 2016 60,069 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe - compensator to hose shows corrosion.

Offside Front Berake pipe to flex hose corroded.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit.

Offside Rear Tyre outer side wall cracking

Pass 24 Oct 2015 55,914 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 51,638 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 47,084 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 42,314 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 42,314 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 35,334 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 35,095 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 35,095 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)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 33,268 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 31,435 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 31,435 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 29,672 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 25,040 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 19,530 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 GDJ 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 80%.

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 GDJ, 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 GDJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 June 2002.

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