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BK02 WLH

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,313 mi
Last recorded162,313 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 WLH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2015 162,313 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 152,036 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 151,900 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 140,757 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear exhaust heat sheild broken + rear brake pipes corroded + rear exhaust corroded + engine oil leak + front brake pads low + n/s/ wing mirror cracked / damaged

Fail 14 Jan 2013 140,757 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear exhaust heat sheild broken + rear brake pipes corroded + rear exhaust corroded + engine oil leak + front brake pads low + n/s/ wing mirror cracked / damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2012 140,693 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 137,900 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 132,434 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 132,434 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

nsf tyre inner edge wearing and outer

nsr tyre inner edge wearing

osf tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 7 Jul 2009 125,465 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 125,465 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion to back box

front and rear number plates fading

front discs worn low

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 9 Jul 2008 119,406 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre starting to wear in centre

Pass 28 Jun 2007 111,181 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 111,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 105,285 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 WLH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WLH, 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 WLH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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