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BW02 EFS

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Maroon Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,714 mi
Last recorded65,714 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 EFS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 65,714 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 65,714 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2016 60,148 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 14 May 2016 60,148 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 56,864 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 54,928 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 54,928 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 53,071 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 51,126 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 48,334 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 May 2010 45,158 miles

rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

stonechip on n/s of w/screen

Pass 6 May 2009 40,164 miles

engine oil leaks

nearside front tyre starting to perish

offside front tyre nailed

offside rear tyre nailed

Pass 19 May 2008 35,258 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 29,707 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 23,366 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 EFS is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Maroon with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EFS, 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 EFS registered?

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

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