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BK02 WAJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

156,370 mi
Last recorded156,370 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 WAJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 156,370 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 149,861 miles

Stains around fuel tank indicating a possible leak, but no fuel seen to leak under test conditions

Surface corrosion forming on various brake pipes

Fail 28 Mar 2015 149,861 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Stains around fuel tank indicating a possible leak, but no fuel seen to leak under test conditions

Surface corrosion forming on various brake pipes

Pass 4 Apr 2014 141,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 141,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 135,446 miles

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

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 4 Apr 2012 128,968 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 128,968 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 120,821 miles

both front wiper blades split

Pass 1 Apr 2010 114,544 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 107,961 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 101,665 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 93,404 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 83,804 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 83,804 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 WAJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel 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 WAJ, 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 WAJ registered?

BK02 WAJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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