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BL02 NWE

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 152,897 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

auxillary drive belt large splits in grooves.

exhaust shows heavy corrosion.

front service brakes show an imbalance.

nearside front tyre unevenly worn and worn close to the legal limit.

nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit, nail in tread and deep split in tread.

offside and nearside front brake discs inner faces corroded.

offside and nearside front wiper blades do not park correctly.

offside and nearside front wiper blades smeary.

offside door mirror glass damaged.

offside front metal brake pipe corroded.

offside front tyre unevenly worn and worn to 3mm.

Fail 16 Nov 2011 152,871 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

auxillary drive belt large splits in grooves.

exhaust shows heavy corrosion.

front service brakes show an imbalance.

nearside front tyre unevenly worn and worn close to the legal limit.

nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit, nail in tread and deep split in tread.

offside and nearside front brake discs inner faces corroded.

offside and nearside front wiper blades do not park correctly.

offside and nearside front wiper blades smeary.

offside door mirror glass damaged.

offside front metal brake pipe corroded.

offside front tyre unevenly worn and worn to 3mm.

offside rear tyre perished and cracked and deep split in tread.

Pass 13 Dec 2010 143,065 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 131,723 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 114,343 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2008 114,343 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2007 105,623 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 86,219 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 NWE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BL02 NWE, 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 NWE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 July 2002.

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