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BW02 WNC

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,190 mi
Last recorded121,190 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 121,190 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 115,182 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 107,737 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 90,028 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 83,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 79,030 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 78,918 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 74,149 miles

rear exhaust system heavy corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2011 68,894 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 68,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 63,135 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 55,988 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 48,169 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 48,169 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 41,378 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 34,195 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 WNC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WNC, 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 WNC registered?

BW02 WNC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 August 2002.

Is BW02 WNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW02 WNC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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