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BT02 WUV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,860 mi
Last recorded156,860 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 WUV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 156,860 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

engine under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2018 156,858 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired stiff (1.1.17 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

engine under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2017 143,916 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 143,916 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 138,172 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 138,172 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 135,542 miles

brake pipes covered in underseal and grease

Fail 19 Oct 2015 135,542 miles

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

brake pipes covered in underseal and grease

Pass 24 Oct 2014 130,406 miles

front disc inner face corroded

front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

rear tyres geting low on tread

Pass 18 Nov 2013 117,117 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Nov 2013 118,057 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2012 105,292 miles

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

rear coil springs corodded

rear exhaust corodded

Fail 19 Nov 2012 105,292 miles

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

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

rear coil springs corodded

rear exhaust corodded

Pass 24 Nov 2011 92,691 miles

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

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)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 81,254 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 81,240 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 71,071 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 63,582 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 55,648 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 46,127 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 33,454 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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BT02 WUV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BT02 WUV, 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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BT02 WUV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 July 2002.

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