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2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

122,680 mi
Last recorded122,680 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 USD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 122,680 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 121,336 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 121,336 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 119,810 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 117,332 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 113,323 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 113,178 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 109,499 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 105,869 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 105,852 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp BRAKE LIGHT STAY ON (4.3.3 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 100,763 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 100,763 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 94,632 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 94,632 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 87,961 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 87,961 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 80,451 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 80,430 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 76,622 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 72,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 72,080 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 67,164 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 62,202 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 57,239 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 51,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 51,818 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 46,337 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 41,540 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 35,890 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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BT02 USD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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

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