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BT02 JYG

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,171 mi
Last recorded131,171 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2015 131,171 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2014 122,050 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 22 May 2014 122,040 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

exhaust system corroded

ignition switch is seperate from steering lock

Pass 14 Jun 2013 113,698 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 113,689 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 104,104 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 92,718 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 80,154 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jun 2009 68,924 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 57,338 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 46,950 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 38,435 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 JYG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BT02 JYG, 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 BT02 JYG registered?

BT02 JYG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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