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BF02 PKA

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

56,521 mi
Last recorded56,521 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 PKA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 56,521 miles

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

Front suspension top mounts slight play

On road test noted noisy wheel bearing

Fail 29 Nov 2016 56,501 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front suspension top mounts slight play

Pass 27 Feb 2015 55,397 miles

exhaust very poor condition

slight noise nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in front suspension top mounts

Fail 27 Feb 2015 55,397 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust very poor condition

slight noise nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in front suspension top mounts

Fail 14 Jan 2015 54,724 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust in poor condition

slight noise nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in front suspension top mounts

Pass 4 Sep 2013 47,915 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 42,493 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 36,729 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 33,237 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2009 31,200 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 28,629 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 26,088 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 22,372 miles

Rear silencer outer skin has come adrift due to corrosion( silencer not leaking )

Rear wiper is nearly worn out

Fail 27 Jul 2006 22,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear silencer outer skin has come adrift due to corrosion( silencer not leaking )

Rear wiper is nearly worn out

Pass 11 Aug 2005 18,798 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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BF02 PKA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF02 PKA, 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 BF02 PKA registered?

BF02 PKA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 June 2002.

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