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BK02 WGN

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,499 mi
Last recorded162,499 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 162,499 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 162,488 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 156,993 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 156,983 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 151,821 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 144,920 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

wipers poor

Pass 10 Jun 2016 138,091 miles

oil leak

underside corroded.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2015 130,358 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 124,696 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight uneven front brake application

Fail 14 May 2014 124,696 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 119,895 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 119,811 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 110,750 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2011 101,854 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 90,898 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 90,898 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rearwheel arch damaged

Pass 2 May 2009 83,005 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 May 2008 75,940 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2007 66,992 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2006 56,277 miles

trims fitted to outersills unable to view

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 WGN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WGN, 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 WGN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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