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BC02 WJD

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,125 mi
Last recorded137,125 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC02 WJD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 137,125 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 120,127 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 120,127 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 108,348 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 103,811 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2012 103,811 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2011 85,433 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 74,238 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 69,095 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 63,996 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 63,996 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 59,998 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 59,998 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2006 46,845 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 41,347 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 23,185 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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BC02 WJD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BC02 WJD, 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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BC02 WJD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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