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BW02 FOJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

103,083 mi
Last recorded103,083 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 103,083 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Beam pattern only just visible. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake requirements only just met

Nearside Rear Sill damaged, corrosion present.

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Beam pattern only just visible. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 93,862 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 88,500 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 83,603 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexi poor condition

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 79,127 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust flexi deteriated

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2021 79,127 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust flexi deteriated

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 74,456 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 74,451 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 70,112 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 66,084 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 58,933 miles

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2017 58,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2016 53,551 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 49,769 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 46,463 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 43,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 39,542 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 36,328 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

both rear tyres showing signs of perishment

Fail 23 Sep 2011 36,328 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres showing signs of perishment

Pass 23 Sep 2010 33,746 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 29,785 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 29,782 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 26,020 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 23,814 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 20,338 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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BW02 FOJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 FOJ, 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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BW02 FOJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 August 2002.

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