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BW02 XMA

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

72,504 mi
Last recorded72,504 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 XMA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 72,504 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 72,504 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 69,635 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 69,635 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 66,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Too flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Too flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 66,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Too flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Too flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 63,360 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 63,360 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 60,242 miles

both front wiper blades split but still clear screen

both sides front flexible brake hose end ferrules corroding

both sides rear flexible brake hose end ferrules corroding

exhaust centre to rear joint badly corroded but still secure at time of test and not blowing

offside door mirror outer casing missing

offside front brake pipe corroding

rear silencer , one mounting bracket adrift

Fail 24 Sep 2015 60,242 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front wiper blades split but still clear screen

both sides front flexible brake hose end ferrules corroding

both sides rear flexible brake hose end ferrules corroding

exhaust centre to rear joint badly corroded but still secure at time of test and not blowing

offside door mirror outer casing missing

offside front brake pipe corroding

rear silencer , one mounting bracket adrift

Pass 25 Sep 2014 56,611 miles

both sides front and rear flexible brake hoses, ferrules corroding

centre to rear exhaust corroding

damp patches by steering rack and gaitors, no visible leaks at time of test

engine slightly noisy

front and rear brake pipes coated in grease

offside mirror outer casing missing but no sharp edges

Fail 25 Sep 2013 53,092 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 53,092 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 50,360 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 45,738 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

offside door mirror cover missing.

Fail 30 Sep 2010 41,790 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 41,790 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 37,912 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 37,912 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 32,948 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 32,948 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 28,177 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 23,309 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 XMA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 XMA, 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 XMA registered?

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

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