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BG02 WDK

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

74,936 mi
Last recorded74,936 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 WDK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 74,936 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre has cracks in tread area

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 May 2017 74,898 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre has cracks in tread area

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jul 2016 72,668 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 72,668 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 71,947 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 70,645 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 69,936 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 18 Apr 2014 69,936 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Apr 2013 64,632 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2012 58,861 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Ex Sy Slightly Deteriorated.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2012 58,861 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Ex Sy Slightly Deteriorated.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2011 55,062 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 50,737 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2009 46,987 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Apr 2009 46,987 miles
Pass 5 May 2008 41,366 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 34,484 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 27,304 miles

recomend cambelt 4yrs old †brake pads down to wear indicators †back box corroded

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 WDK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WDK, 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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BG02 WDK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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