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BL02 GDU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

91,521 mi
Last recorded91,521 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 GDU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 91,521 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 80,232 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front (2.7.4)

brake pipes greased

Pass 20 Feb 2017 72,571 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 72,571 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 64,483 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 57,428 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 54,763 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 50,701 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 50,701 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 47,034 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 47,034 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 43,087 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 39,059 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 35,685 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 31,722 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 27,432 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 22,422 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 GDU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GDU, 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 GDU registered?

BL02 GDU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 July 2002.

Is BL02 GDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL02 GDU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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