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BT02 SXG

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,203 mi
Last recorded144,203 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 SXG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2020 144,203 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear inner sill covered in sealer

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 143,126 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 133,417 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 133,416 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 127,990 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 123,570 miles

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

wipers will not park on there own

Fail 30 Jun 2016 123,570 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box and very rusty (7.1.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced no image (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very badly worn inner edge near limit (4.1.E.1)

wipers will not park on there own

Pass 30 Jun 2015 117,915 miles

n/s headlight image poor.

rear exhaust box badly corroded and has minor leak of exhaust gases.

Fail 27 Jun 2015 117,891 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s headlight image poor.

n/s wiper blade slightly split on ends.

o/s/f tyre badly worn(bald) on inner edge.

rear exhaust box badly corroded and has minor leak of exhaust gases.

Pass 30 Jun 2014 112,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust very rusty.

handbrake cable partly siezed.

Fail 30 Jun 2014 112,068 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

exhaust very rusty.

handbrake cable partly siezed.

Pass 28 Jun 2013 106,080 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust rear box rustey

n/s/f tyre wear on inner edge

Fail 28 Jun 2013 106,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust rear box rustey

n/s/f tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2012 100,184 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 95,717 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 95,717 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 91,574 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 91,528 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 87,152 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 83,088 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 73,645 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 51,321 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 SXG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SXG, 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 SXG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 July 2002.

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