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BV02 VSG

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,900 mi
Last recorded59,900 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 VSG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 59,900 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 57,807 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 55,644 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 54,071 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 52,654 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side slightly faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 50,822 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 47,587 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2019 47,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 45,546 miles

Nearside Rear light unit slight damage

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight play (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 43,575 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 42,361 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 May 2015 40,539 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 38,840 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 36,655 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 36,655 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2012 34,118 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 30,634 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 28,049 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 25,951 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres started to crack on outer walls

Fail 19 May 2009 25,951 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres started to crack on outer walls

Pass 15 May 2008 24,771 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 23,426 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 29 May 2007 23,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 May 2006 21,243 miles

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

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 VSG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BV02 VSG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV02 VSG registered?

BV02 VSG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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