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BP02 URG

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,514 mi
Last recorded76,514 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 URG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 76,514 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 76,384 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 76,344 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 76,091 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both offside front to rear & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 73,358 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH MISTED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre SHOULDER

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 71,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 71,342 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr and osr (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 67,901 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 67,868 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 64,159 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr and osr from load valve to cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both headlamps detreriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2017 61,153 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 18 Jul 2016 57,666 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

head lamps faded

Pass 23 Jun 2015 54,243 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 50,636 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 47,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

washer jets blocking up

wipers smearing

Pass 3 Jul 2012 45,699 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 45,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 43,084 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 41,114 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 31,855 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 31,855 miles
Pass 26 May 2008 34,405 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 30,333 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 25,925 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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BP02 URG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BP02 URG, 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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BP02 URG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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