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BW02 WOB

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

121,092 mi
Last recorded121,092 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 121,092 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 121,091 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 118,513 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 118,369 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure back box rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 114,667 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside & offside front to rear & rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 114,630 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside & offside front to rear & rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 112,003 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 98,643 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box and flange heavily corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 98,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box and flange heavily corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 89,074 miles

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

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

exhaust rear box and centre pipe flanges heavily corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2015 89,074 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

exhaust rear box and centre pipe flanges heavily corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2014 78,656 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 68,709 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2013 68,709 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 60,499 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 50,201 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 40,677 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 31,000 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 23,582 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 16,519 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 16,519 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 7,138 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 WOB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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