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BW02 FKZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,658 mi
Last recorded110,658 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 FKZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2012 110,658 miles

O/S side repeater lens missing

Rear silencer corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2012 110,540 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

O/S side repeater lens missing

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

Rear silencer corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2011 92,058 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine management light on

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S front tyre worn on inner edge

O/S side repeater lens missing

Fail 4 Feb 2011 92,058 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine management light on

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S front tyre worn on inner edge

O/S side repeater lens missing

Pass 2 Feb 2010 85,301 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 85,301 miles

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

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 69,604 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 60,652 miles

n/s/r tyre low

o/s/r tyre nailed

Pass 27 Jan 2007 52,176 miles

front and rear pads low

n/s/r tyre low

Pass 6 Feb 2006 42,870 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 42,870 miles

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

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 FKZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BW02 FKZ, 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 FKZ registered?

BW02 FKZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 August 2002.

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The MOT history for BW02 FKZ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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