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BK02 BWU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,938 mi
Last recorded133,938 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 BWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2012 133,938 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 122,191 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 110,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 110,169 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 100,164 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 89,044 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 89,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 77,646 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2009 74,882 miles

Engine mounting needs changing

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 74,882 miles

Engine mounting needs changing

Pass 22 Oct 2008 57,216 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 55,396 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 49,418 miles

steering rack contaminated with oil

Fail 16 May 2007 49,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

steering rack contaminated with oil

Pass 23 May 2006 36,554 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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BK02 BWU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BK02 BWU, 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 BK02 BWU registered?

BK02 BWU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 April 2002.

Is BK02 BWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK02 BWU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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