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BN02 GCO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,005 mi
Last recorded113,005 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 GCO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2013 113,005 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine light on

Fail 5 Aug 2013 99,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine light on

Pass 12 Jan 2012 72,580 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 15 Mar 2011 62,252 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 62,293 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 53,923 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 44,481 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 36,705 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 28,232 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 20,123 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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BN02 GCO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 BN02 GCO, 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 BN02 GCO registered?

BN02 GCO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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