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BW02 EFH

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,889 mi
Last recorded121,889 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 EFH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 121,889 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front wipers only manualy park

Fail 29 Nov 2021 121,889 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front wipers only manualy park

Pass 30 Nov 2020 116,889 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 116,814 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel pipe insecure Broken clip (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 105,219 miles

front to rear suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 17 May 2018 90,142 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 90,139 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear parts of front to rears and nearside rear to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

centre exhaust deteriorating

Pass 24 Apr 2017 79,518 miles

Central silencer corroded

Rear silencer small leak and hanger broken off and box corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2017 43,558 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Central silencer corroded

Rear silencer small leak and hanger broken off and box corroded

Pass 3 May 2016 74,510 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 69,386 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 63,222 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 57,234 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 51,718 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 46,197 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 40,808 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 34,240 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 27,861 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 20,209 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 12,469 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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BW02 EFH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BW02 EFH, 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 BW02 EFH registered?

BW02 EFH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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