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BW02 XLM

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

76,430 mi
Last recorded76,430 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 76,430 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2017 76,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine oil leak

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect N/S and O/S (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 70,800 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Front n/s tyre worn thin on edges ando/s tyre worn thin on inner edge and wearing on outer edge

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)

corrosion on suspension components

Pass 15 Dec 2015 65,096 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)

n/s mirror glass missing

slight corrosion on suspension components

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 23 Oct 2014 61,137 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 59,347 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 57,516 miles

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 55,407 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 52,602 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 49,225 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 42,432 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 34,613 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 27,699 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 XLM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XLM, 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 XLM registered?

BW02 XLM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 August 2002.

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The MOT history for BW02 XLM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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