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BL02 TXG

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

221,246 mi
Last recorded221,246 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 TXG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 221,246 miles

Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 206,722 miles

corrosion on offside rear wheel arch

front brake discs pitted

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2015 191,627 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs poor condition

Fail 5 May 2015 191,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs poor condition

Pass 9 May 2014 176,391 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear box rusty

headlamps lenses slight deterioated

Pass 26 Apr 2013 156,914 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear box rusty

Pass 1 May 2012 138,119 miles

exhaust rear box rusty

rear np plate poor condition

Fail 1 May 2012 138,119 miles

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

exhaust rear box rusty

rear np plate poor condition

Pass 28 Apr 2011 114,318 miles

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

slight play in offside & nearside top strut moun tings

Pass 12 May 2010 90,303 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 81,875 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 81,875 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 70,676 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 58,565 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 46,042 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 TXG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 TXG, 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 TXG registered?

BL02 TXG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 July 2002.

Is BL02 TXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL02 TXG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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