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BK02 WPA

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

211,306 mi
Last recorded211,306 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 211,306 miles

Front Macpherson strut top mounts have slight play both sides

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2018 208,616 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front headlamp aims poor

general underbody corrosion

Pass 25 May 2017 205,079 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

oil leak

Fail 25 May 2017 205,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

general underbody corrosion

oil leak

Pass 31 May 2016 198,332 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general underbody corrosion

main front to rear brake pipes corroded

oil leak

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 31 May 2016 198,332 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general underbody corrosion

main front to rear brake pipes corroded

oil leak

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 3 Jun 2015 189,139 miles

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

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

general underbody corrosion

nearside mirror damaged

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 May 2014 176,046 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 15 May 2014 176,046 miles

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

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

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2013 164,499 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

corrosion

Pass 16 May 2012 156,900 miles

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 24 May 2011 147,223 miles

exhaust rearbox corroded

Pass 26 May 2010 134,690 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 134,690 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 14 May 2009 123,897 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 110,545 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 98,081 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 86,690 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 WPA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WPA, 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 WPA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 May 2002.

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