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BL02 GGK

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

82,714 mi
Last recorded82,714 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 82,714 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 82,646 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Upper Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Front bonnet opening hard

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear parking brake travel too high

Pass 14 Aug 2018 76,978 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 76,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 70,787 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 70,776 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 75,570 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded N,S, AND O,S, FRONT AND REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

REAR TYRES SIDE WALLS DETERIORATING

SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 15 Jun 2016 75,570 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded N,S, AND O,S, FRONT AND REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

REAR TYRES SIDE WALLS DETERIORATING

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 16 Jun 2015 70,058 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear tyres side walls deteriorating

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2014 69,196 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2014 69,184 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2013 55,650 miles

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2013 55,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2012 42,269 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 42,269 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2011 34,362 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 34,362 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jun 2010 24,558 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 16,982 miles

n/s rear tyre slight deteriration on outer sidewall

o/s front drop link slight play

Pass 16 Jun 2008 12,973 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 10,990 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 8,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 8,853 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 GGK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 GGK, 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 GGK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 August 2002.

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