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BV02 VGU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

208,145 mi
Last recorded208,145 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 VGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 208,145 miles

Signs of oil leakage under engine body

Pass 28 Sep 2018 199,310 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 199,232 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 190,333 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approaching minimum tread depth marks (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approaching minimum tread depth marks (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 190,333 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Central Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approaching minimum tread depth marks (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approaching minimum tread depth marks (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 180,303 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 180,293 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at back box (7.1.2)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 173,480 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 173,474 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 164,791 miles

front discs worn and corroding

load valve stiff

slight corrosion front to rear brake pipes

Pass 26 Sep 2013 156,315 miles

slight wear and corrosion front discs

Pass 4 Oct 2012 147,642 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 139,829 miles

nail in offside front tyre

nearside front tyre worn inside

Fail 3 Oct 2011 139,799 miles

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

exhaust rear box corroded blowing slightly

nail in offside front tyre

nearside front tyre worn inside

Pass 5 Oct 2010 131,128 miles

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

offside front brake caliper spring insecure

Fail 17 Sep 2010 130,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2009 123,382 miles

front tyres sidewalls damaged

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

n/s front wheel catching wheel arch

Fail 16 Sep 2009 123,076 miles

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

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

front tyres sidewalls damaged

n/s front wheel catching wheel arch

Pass 10 Sep 2008 113,206 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 112,204 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 92,046 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 90,716 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 73,560 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 56,216 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2005 56,211 miles

Nearside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BV02 VGU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BV02 VGU, 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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BV02 VGU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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