CarVerify

Free Car Check

BJ02 WTY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,125 mi
Last recorded106,125 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 WTY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 106,125 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 106,112 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 92,649 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 92,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 86,087 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 85,997 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 85,997 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 78,111 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 78,111 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 70,195 miles

Exhaust backbox deteriorated

Fail 22 Apr 2015 70,157 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust backbox deteriorated

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight bind to o/s/f brake

Pass 18 Apr 2014 67,264 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 64,756 miles

near and off side rear tyres are perished

Fail 23 Apr 2013 64,756 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

near and off side rear tyres are perished

Pass 13 Apr 2012 59,966 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 19 Apr 2011 55,162 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 48,585 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 42,269 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 36,858 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 30,774 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 24,486 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BJ02 WTY 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 71.4%.

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 BJ02 WTY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BJ02 WTY?

You can check the full history of BJ02 WTY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BJ02 WTY registered?

BJ02 WTY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 May 2002.

Is BJ02 WTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ02 WTY shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BJ02 WTY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BJ02 WTY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.