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BW02 HME

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,167 mi
Last recorded104,167 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 HME
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 104,167 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the joint of rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 May 2017 104,167 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the joint of rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2016 101,524 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 101,524 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 98,948 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 91,420 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 84,603 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 74,620 miles

Front wiper blades but still cleering windscreen

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 74,413 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both front wiper blades although still clearing windscreen

front engine mount starting to perish

rear exhaust joint starting to corrode

Pass 21 Dec 2011 60,645 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 60,645 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 35,191 miles

small cut on off side front tyre side wall

Pass 5 Nov 2009 30,506 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 30,506 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 27,587 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 23,987 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 19,739 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 15,876 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 14,772 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 HME is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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