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BK02 BWV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,217 mi
Last recorded120,217 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 BWV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 120,217 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 115,904 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 115,903 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 109,959 miles

N/S/R Brake pipe slightly corroded

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

O/S/R Brake pipe slightly corroded

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

both rear springs corroded

n/s front tyre badly worn on inner edge

service due

slight play in both front suspension top mounts

Fail 28 Jul 2014 109,959 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both rear springs corroded

n/s front tyre badly worn on inner edge

service due

slight play in both front suspension top mounts

Fail 19 Jul 2013 101,576 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 101,576 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 92,213 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S/R Light damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear exhaust strap corroded off silencer

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 92,213 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R Light damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust strap corroded off silencer

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 78,362 miles

Headlight patterns blured (possible bulbs worn)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 68,725 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 56,686 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 44,919 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 34,445 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 24,906 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 BWV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green 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 BWV, 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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BK02 BWV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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