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BW52 OMK

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,775 mi
Last recorded98,775 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW52 OMK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 98,775 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 98,764 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 90,770 miles

Brake pipes corroded,front discs poor

Exhaust corroded

Nearside rear tyre perrished

Pass 15 Nov 2016 88,091 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (3.5.1i)

brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2015 84,047 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leaks

Fail 20 Nov 2015 84,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leaks

Pass 22 Nov 2014 73,850 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 73,834 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 63,653 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 53,759 miles

engine management light on

Fail 23 Nov 2012 53,759 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

engine management light on

Fail 11 Nov 2011 42,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine management light on

Pass 11 Nov 2011 42,137 miles

engine management light on

Pass 13 Nov 2010 32,013 miles

slight damage to sidewall offside front tyre

Fail 13 Nov 2010 32,013 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

slight damage to sidewall offside front tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2009 26,464 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 26,461 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 21,272 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 17,007 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 16,532 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 14,257 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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BW52 OMK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BW52 OMK, 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 BW52 OMK registered?

BW52 OMK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 October 2002.

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