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BL02 HWC

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,232 mi
Last recorded56,232 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 HWC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 56,232 miles

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

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 50,348 miles

Front tyres wearing unevenly

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear road-wheel buckled slightly

Nearside Rear tyre pressure low

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 10mm chip to edge of A zone but not affecting vision (8.3.1a)

brake pipes greased obscuring full test

coil spring corroded coil springs corroding (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 50,348 miles

Emissions not tested low oil level / low coolant level (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted note wheel appears buckled also (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure rubber blade split / insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure rubber blade split / insecure (8.2.2)

Front tyres wearing unevenly

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre pressure low

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 10mm chip to edge of A zone but not affecting vision (8.3.1a)

brake pipes greased obscuring full test

coil spring corroded coil springs corroding (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 41,324 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 41,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 33,719 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 33,719 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 25,283 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 25,062 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 17,777 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 9,312 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 5,295 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 5,009 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 4,641 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 4,229 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 3,722 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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BL02 HWC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL02 HWC, 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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BL02 HWC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 August 2002.

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