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BU02 JWD

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,907 mi
Last recorded79,907 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 JWD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 79,907 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

tow-bar corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2024 76,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front + rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 71,267 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to back plate (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

tow bar corroded

Pass 4 May 2022 64,580 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to back plate (1.1.11 (c))

tow bar corroded

Fail 4 May 2022 64,580 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to back plate (1.1.11 (c))

tow bar corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2020 63,100 miles

Front play in both suspension strut top mounts

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outersills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting towbar (6.1.6 (i) (i))

corrosion throughout exhaust

Fail 12 Nov 2020 63,100 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front play in both suspension strut top mounts

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outersills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting towbar (6.1.6 (i) (i))

all four tyres perished

corrosion throughout exhaust

Pass 11 Nov 2019 59,892 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front some play in suspension strut top mounts

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

some perishing to all four tyre sidewalls

Fail 11 Nov 2019 59,892 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front some play in suspension strut top mounts

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

some perishing to all four tyre sidewalls

Pass 30 Aug 2018 54,800 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 47,936 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 47,936 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 43,620 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 43,620 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 34,844 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 25,478 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 25,478 miles

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

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE PERISHED AND CRACKED IN TREADS

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES PERISHED AND CRACKED IN TREADS

Pass 1 Feb 2014 21,492 miles

plastic cover sills fitted not allowing inspection of all prescribed areas

rear silencer outer cover corroded, but not leaking

Pass 24 Jan 2013 20,900 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED UNABLE TO SEE PRESCRIBED AREAS

Fail 23 Jan 2013 20,898 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED UNABLE TO SEE PRESCRIBED AREAS

Pass 15 Jul 2011 11,540 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 11,540 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 10,496 miles

centr rear lap belt buckle has dropped below buckle stop on belt, belt still fastens and releases

rear wiper split

Pass 2 Jun 2010 9,966 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 9,287 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 8,705 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 8,071 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 6,402 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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BU02 JWD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BU02 JWD, 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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What year was BU02 JWD registered?

BU02 JWD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 August 2002.

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The MOT history for BU02 JWD shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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