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BN02 WTX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Maroon Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2012
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,760 mi
Last recorded112,760 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 WTX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2013 112,760 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

coolant level low

Pass 17 Dec 2011 104,560 miles

both front brake pipes corroded at front subframe

hand brake requres adjustment

Pass 3 Dec 2010 949,264 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 949,264 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 81,387 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

only 2mm of tread left on front tyres in places.

Pass 22 Jun 2009 73,546 miles

nearside front tyre has only 2mm tread left in places.

Fail 17 Jun 2009 73,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside front tyre has only 2mm tread left in places.

Pass 17 Dec 2008 65,121 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2008 65,078 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 58,337 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2008 58,317 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 50,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both door mirrors are cracked,not bad enough to fail test yet.

Pass 1 Oct 2007 49,548 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 44,377 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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BN02 WTX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Maroon with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BN02 WTX, 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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BN02 WTX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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