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DK02 BGO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

133,493 mi
Last recorded133,493 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 BGO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 133,493 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to nearside and offside front sub frame mounting areas

nearside wiper blade is split on the end

rear exhaust box and rear joint corroded

rear shock absorber top cups corroded

unable to inspect sills fully due to plastic trim fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2022 133,493 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to nearside and offside front sub frame mounting areas

nearside wiper blade is split on the end

rear exhaust box and rear joint corroded

rear shock absorber top cups corroded

unable to inspect sills fully due to plastic trim fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2021 126,436 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 126,431 miles

Brake cable damaged park cable broken (1.1.15 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 120,435 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 120,424 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 111,584 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 111,576 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 103,116 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 103,113 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 95,638 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 87,797 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 83,181 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 83,181 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 77,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Condensation in offside front headlight not affecting beam image

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not blowing

Slight play in nearside front top strut mount

Slight play in offside front top srtut mount

Pass 13 Jan 2014 77,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Condensation in offside front headlight not affecting beam image

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not blowing

Slight play in nearside front top strut mount

Slight play in offside front top srtut mount

Pass 9 Jan 2013 73,272 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 73,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 68,001 miles

Rear exhaust tail box rusting

Pass 25 Mar 2011 61,737 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 57,016 miles

Nearside Front 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 23 Mar 2009 51,603 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 51,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 45,755 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 45,755 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 39,375 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 39,375 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 32,885 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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DK02 BGO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 DK02 BGO, 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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DK02 BGO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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