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DG02 BCV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,703 mi
Last recorded127,703 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 BCV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 127,703 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 127,619 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 115,626 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 105,634 miles

slight corrosion to both front brake pipes not considered excessive

small piece broke off nearside rear coil spring still functioning as intended

small split in both front wipers

Pass 14 Nov 2012

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside rear spring incomplete but still functioning as intended

Fail 14 Nov 2012

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside rear spring incomplete but still functioning as intended

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 30 Nov 2011
Pass 28 Oct 2010 77,307 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape(borderline pass)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 59,710 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 59,710 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 46,014 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 38,050 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 30,616 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 23,844 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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DG02 BCV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DG02 BCV, 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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DG02 BCV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 March 2002.

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