CarVerify

Free Car Check

BL02 EZW

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi
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

RegistrationBL02 EZW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022
Fail 27 Jun 2022

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 184,697 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

both front tyres wearing inner edges

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2021 184,697 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

both front tyres wearing inner edges

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2020 183,346 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Electronic power steering wiring slightly damaged steering heavy on initial start up for brief time (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened gaitor (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis above axle bushes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear shock areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 183,346 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Electronic power steering wiring slightly damaged steering heavy on initial start up for brief time (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened gaitor (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis above axle bushes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear shock areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 181,178 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 181,171 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 177,969 miles

exhaust heat shield lose

front fuel pipes starting to corrode

Fail 29 Jun 2018 177,966 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

exhaust heat shield lose

front brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 20 May 2017 171,020 miles

Front slam panel corroding

Fuel pipes corroding at front

Inner sills at rear corroding

Offside front lower ball joint slight wear

Pass 2 Jun 2016 164,968 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2016 164,965 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2015 165,206 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 165,206 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

slight play in offside front track rod end

Pass 16 Jun 2014 150,233 miles

nearside mirror damaged

rear of exhaust corroded

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 30 May 2013 144,845 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 144,841 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 137,491 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 137,482 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f mirror

o/s/r tyre perished

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2011

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

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 115,527 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 101,486 miles

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

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

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 24 Jun 2008 92,419 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 83,812 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 69,212 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
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

BL02 EZW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BL02 EZW, 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 BL02 EZW?

You can check the full history of BL02 EZW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BL02 EZW registered?

BL02 EZW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 July 2002.

Is BL02 EZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL02 EZW shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BL02 EZW 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 BL02 EZW. 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.