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BK02 WAO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

179,374 mi
Last recorded179,374 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 WAO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 179,374 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear axle carrier bushes worn/perishing

underbody corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2025 179,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

underbody corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear axle carrier bushes worn/perishing

Pass 9 Aug 2024 169,344 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front subframe corroded

outer sills corroded

rear axle carrier bushes worn

Fail 7 Aug 2024 169,344 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front subframe corroded

outer sills corroded

rear axle carrier bushes worn

Pass 16 Aug 2023 160,947 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front subframe corroded

rear arches/outer sills corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2023 160,947 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front subframe corroded

rear arches/outer sills corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2022 151,552 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

lower windscreen cracked

Fail 1 Aug 2022 151,551 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

lower windscreen cracked

Pass 5 Aug 2021 144,715 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear axle carrier bushes perishing

headlight lenses deteriorated

lower windscreen cracked

Pass 14 Aug 2020 141,597 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

headlights slightly deteriorated

lower windscreen cracked

Fail 12 Aug 2020 141,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

headlights slightly deteriorated

lower windscreen cracked

Pass 15 May 2019 134,587 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 May 2019 134,576 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 May 2018 127,607 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1of2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre perished and wearing smooth on outer edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust back box skin deteriorated

Fail 21 May 2018 127,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1of2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre perished and wearing smooth on outer edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust back box skin deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2017 118,290 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 112,484 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 106,352 miles

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

rear exhaust box getting poor

Pass 11 Mar 2014 101,298 miles

rear exhaust box getting poor

Fail 11 Mar 2014 101,298 miles

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

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear exhaust box getting poor

Pass 7 Mar 2013 96,253 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 96,253 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 90,697 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 90,697 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 84,845 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 78,596 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 72,034 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 72,034 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 66,532 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 59,962 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 53,144 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 WAO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WAO, 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 WAO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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