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BK02 WOR

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,547 mi
Last recorded159,547 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 WOR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 159,547 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 159,547 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 159,546 miles

Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced small hole inner sill/ floor central (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 159,534 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal SUBFRAME MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal SUB FRAME MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 158,368 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 158,367 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Feb 2023 157,826 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 157,789 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nsr shock absorber dust cover defective

osr shock absorber dust cover missing

Pass 23 Dec 2021 155,091 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 152,272 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 147,891 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 140,383 miles

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

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

exhaust weak on rear flange

Fail 3 Jan 2019 140,383 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust weak on rear flange

Pass 3 Jan 2018 137,347 miles

exhaust middle and rear sections corroded

nsf brake disc worn

Pass 9 Dec 2016 129,939 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 129,939 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 123,805 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 118,618 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 118,618 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 112,299 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2013 112,299 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 105,418 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 105,418 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 97,376 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 87,848 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 79,093 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 79,093 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 72,662 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 69,204 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 62,322 miles

front brake discs slight run out

o/s rear brake slight run out

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 WOR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WOR, 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 WOR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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