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BJ02 ZWK

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,144 mi
Last recorded168,144 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 ZWK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 168,144 miles

Exhaust corroded

Offside rear sill corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 165,036 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 165,036 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 154,427 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 154,424 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 144,635 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 142,201 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 133,145 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 124,535 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 116,210 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 108,387 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 99,811 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 88,477 miles

front brake discs rusting

Fail 10 Jan 2011 88,474 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front brake discs rusting

Fail 6 Jan 2010 81,430 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 81,430 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 79,164 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 74,508 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 67,620 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 63,403 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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BJ02 ZWK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZWK, 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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BJ02 ZWK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 May 2002.

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