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2002 VAUXHALL ASTRA
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- Registration OV02BWC
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 18 Nov 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
10 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 211,025 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
19 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 203,970 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
2 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 191,299 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
15 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 177,444 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
14 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 177,380 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear (Shock absorber corroded)
- Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
15 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 162,070 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
11 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 162,042 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
13 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 149,473 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak ()
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
12 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 149,468 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
24 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 119,823 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2020 26 Jun 202610 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 96,838 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2019 26 Jun 202617 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 82,833 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
16 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 70,391 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
16 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 70,391 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
28 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 67,129 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
14 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 63,520 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
14 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 63,520 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
30 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 61,287 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
8 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 55,655 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
3 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 50,796 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2012 26 Jun 202617 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 47,105 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2011 26 Jun 20267 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 38,590 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2009 26 Jun 20267 May 2008
Fail
Mileage: 38,590 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
14 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 33,867 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
23 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 27,559 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
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OV02BWC was registered on 2002-05-07
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