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BX02 HWD

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

126,362 mi
Last recorded126,362 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 HWD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 126,362 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 126,348 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 120,589 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 116,900 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 116,900 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 114,037 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 114,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 108,271 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 104,016 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 99,725 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by petrol tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 95,217 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material long front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 95,217 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material long front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 94,246 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 94,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 91,433 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded long pipes by fuel tank and short pipes to rear cyls (3.6.B.2c)

outer skin of exhaust rear silencer corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2016 91,433 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded long pipes by fuel tank and short pipes to rear cyls (3.6.B.2c)

outer skin of exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2015 87,297 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 87,171 miles

Fuel system component leaking rear of engine (7.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 83,639 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 81,273 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 81,273 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 78,154 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 72,954 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 72,848 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 66,466 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 60,876 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 55,198 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 55,198 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 48,140 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Apr 2006 42,667 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 42,667 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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BX02 HWD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 BX02 HWD, 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 BX02 HWD registered?

BX02 HWD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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