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BL02 GDO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,474 mi
Last recorded111,474 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 111,474 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 92,694 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both rear tyres aged and cracking.

Pass 29 Jul 2011 92,694 miles

Both rear tyres aged and cracking.

Pass 17 Jul 2010 79,321 miles

Coolant leak

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 16 Jul 2009 65,057 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 65,057 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 54,539 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 44,695 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 37,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 GDO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GDO, 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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What year was BL02 GDO registered?

BL02 GDO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 August 2002.

Is BL02 GDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL02 GDO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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