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BF02 WCU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

139,818 mi
Last recorded139,818 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 WCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 139,818 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 139,818 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 134,890 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 127,644 miles

corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 1 Jul 2019 120,886 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 112,759 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 101,847 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 97,477 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 97,477 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 25 May 2016 97,464 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 19 May 2015 93,439 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 87,802 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 75,387 miles

corrosion showing to front to rear brake pipes

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

passenger door mirror damaged

Pass 22 May 2012 67,923 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 59,769 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 59,769 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2010 52,372 miles

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

O/S/R Tyre is low on tread.

The rear exhaust is rotten but not blowing.

Fail 20 May 2010 52,372 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/R Tyre is low on tread.

The rear exhaust is rotten but not blowing.

Fail 15 May 2009 46,095 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 15 May 2009 46,095 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 22 May 2008 36,744 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 26,741 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 21,479 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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BF02 WCU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BF02 WCU, 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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BF02 WCU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 June 2002.

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