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BW02 WHV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

176,232 mi
Last recorded176,232 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 WHV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2013 176,232 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 176,232 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 160,126 miles

nearside rear tyre edge slightly worn

Fail 21 Aug 2012 160,126 miles

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

nearside rear tyre edge slightly worn

Pass 14 Sep 2011 140,492 miles

strong advice windscreen has a crack at the bottom

Fail 23 Aug 2011 139,236 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 119,987 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 98,740 miles

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

Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2008 80,966 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 65,141 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 45,413 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 WHV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WHV, 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 WHV registered?

BW02 WHV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 August 2002.

Is BW02 WHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW02 WHV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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