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BG02 WDJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,324 mi
Last recorded37,324 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 WDJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 37,324 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2025 28,046 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 28,046 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 23,237 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 23,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 14,645 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 10,350 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 10,348 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint and rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2018 10,319 miles

Exhaust back box casing is corroded

Pass 9 May 2017 9,807 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 9,225 miles

n/s/r tyre has a deep cut in the tread - recomend replacing

Pass 8 May 2015 8,622 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 8,029 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

has an oil leak

outer skin corroded on rear silencer

suspect steering rack is leaking from both gaiters but could be from engine oil leak - recomend washing off and check in a few hundred miles

Pass 7 May 2013 7,506 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 May 2012 7,009 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 6,476 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 5,932 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 May 2009 5,314 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 4,793 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 4,171 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 3,660 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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BG02 WDJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BG02 WDJ, 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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What year was BG02 WDJ registered?

BG02 WDJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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The MOT history for BG02 WDJ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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