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BW02 HLU

2002 Vauxhall Astra · Petrol · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2002 Vauxhall Astra Petrol 1598cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 113,506 miles on the clock, averaging 8,609 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Astra issues include central locking door mechanism and passenger compartment wiring connectors.

MOT & Mileage History for BW02 HLU

MOT Status
Due date passed
113,506
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2005
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,609

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading113,506 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,225
Average per year8,609
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BW02 HLU 15k40k64k89k114k '05'16'10

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,506 miles
Since last MOT+9,225 miles
PASS
Mileage104,281 miles
Since last MOT+14,521 miles
PASS
Mileage89,760 miles
Since last MOT+11,486 miles
PASS
Mileage78,274 miles
Since last MOT+13,558 miles
PASS
Mileage64,716 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,716 miles
Since last MOT+10,746 miles
PASS
Mileage53,970 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,970 miles
Since last MOT+10,475 miles
PASS
Mileage43,495 miles
Since last MOT+8,102 miles
PASS
Mileage35,393 miles
PASS
Mileage299,865 miles
Since last MOT+276,859 miles
PASS
Mileage23,006 miles
Since last MOT+7,678 miles
PASS
Mileage15,328 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Vauxhall Astra

These are the most commonly reported problems on Vauxhall Astra models (1998–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Central locking door mechanism (driver's door microswitches and lock motors)

Microswitches in driver's door wear out, interrupting central locking signal; lock motors seize from dirt/moisture. · Typical repair: £100-250 (switches £20-50, motors £50-100 + labour).

Passenger compartment wiring connectors (transverse harness under carpet, front-rear junction)

Connectors corrode from wet carpets (leaks or spills), causing glitches in electrics/ECUs. · Typical repair: £150-400 (harness section £50-150 + drying/labour; full harness £300+).

Rear brake calipers (seizing/pistons)

Caliper pistons corrode/seize, causing uneven pad wear. · Typical repair: £200-450 per side (caliper £80-150 + discs/pads/labour).

Front suspension wheel bearings (integrated in hubs)

Bearings wear prematurely due to hub design, especially on pothole-heavy UK roads. · Typical repair: £250-500 per side (hub assembly £100-200 + labour/alignment).

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 HLU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeBW — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About BW02 HLU

What car is BW02 HLU?

BW02 HLU is a grey Vauxhall Astra, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of BW02 HLU?

The last recorded mileage for BW02 HLU was 113,506 miles, recorded on 31 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BW02 HLU passed its MOT?

BW02 HLU has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 31 Oct 2016.

Is BW02 HLU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BW02 HLU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BW02 HLU?

BW02 HLU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.