CarVerify

Free Car Check

BK02 WMW

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

147,645 mi
Last recorded147,645 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 WMW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2018 147,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

Pass 10 Nov 2017 140,815 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 129,815 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 118,299 miles

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

exhaust rear hanger snapped / corroded

exhaust rear join deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2015 118,299 miles

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

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

exhaust rear hanger snapped / corroded

exhaust rear join deteriorated

oil leak

uneven tyre wear - advise tracking

Pass 28 Oct 2014 107,932 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

exhaust rear box deteriorated

exhaust rear box hanger missing - but is still secure

exhaust rear join deteriorated

Fail 27 Oct 2014 107,847 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust rear box deteriorated

exhaust rear box hanger missing - but is still secure

exhaust rear join deteriorated

nearside front tyre very slightly perished

offside washer weak

Pass 19 Nov 2013 94,961 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust box joint corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2013 92,501 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f coil spring broken at end but still located securely

o/s/f coil spring broken at end but still located securely

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2013 92,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f coil spring broken at end but still located securely

o/s/f coil spring broken at end but still located securely

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2012 88,525 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 83,756 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 78,942 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 68,954 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 56,753 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 52,649 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 42,934 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 42,934 miles

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

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

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

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BK02 WMW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WMW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BK02 WMW?

You can check the full history of BK02 WMW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BK02 WMW registered?

BK02 WMW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 April 2002.

Is BK02 WMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK02 WMW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BK02 WMW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BK02 WMW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.