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BT02 EGD

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

131,513 mi
Last recorded131,513 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 EGD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 131,513 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 131,513 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 124,909 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 124,904 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 117,224 miles

only just met service brake and hand brake efficiencys service brake 50% handbrake 16%

Fail 12 Oct 2015 117,222 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 98,500 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 98,500 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 86,601 miles

exhaust front flexi section deteriorated

exhaust rear flange heavily corroded

light scoring on windscreen

n/s headlamp steaming up

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2012 86,601 miles

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

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

exhaust front flexi section deteriorated

exhaust rear flange heavily corroded

light scoring on windscreen

n/s headlamp steaming up

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2011 74,405 miles

exhaust middle section oeter skin starting to corrode threw

middle to rear ehaust silencer flange heavily corroded

nearside and offside front brake pipes corroding under the wheel arches

nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes corroding at the rear

rear exhaust outer skin corroded threw

Fail 23 Aug 2011 74,405 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

exhaust middle section oeter skin starting to corrode threw

middle to rear ehaust silencer flange heavily corroded

nearside and offside front brake pipes corroding under the wheel arches

nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes corroding at the rear

rear exhaust outer skin corroded threw

Pass 22 Jul 2010 62,605 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 62,605 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 55,301 miles

o/s front tyre on legal limits.

Fail 17 Jun 2009 55,301 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

o/s front tyre on legal limits.

Pass 3 Sep 2008 48,673 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 48,669 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 41,826 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 34,917 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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BT02 EGD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BT02 EGD, 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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BT02 EGD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 August 2002.

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