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BG02 BKX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,149 mi
Last recorded112,149 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 BKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 112,149 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of both front to rear steel brake pipes to compensator valve corroded (1.1.11 (c))

EML lamp illuminated

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside steel brake pipes to flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside steel brake pipes from compensator valve to rear flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust silencer bolt together flange badly corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2023 112,149 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of both front to rear steel brake pipes to compensator valve corroded (1.1.11 (c))

EML lamp illuminated

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside steel brake pipes to flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside steel brake pipes from compensator valve to rear flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust silencer bolt together flange badly corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2022 102,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 100,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 99,016 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 May 2019 96,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhust corroded on back box flange

Pass 28 Apr 2018 95,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 91,266 miles

Engine MIL light on

Rear Exhaust mount broken

Fail 8 May 2017 91,240 miles

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

Engine MIL light on

Rear Exhaust mount broken

Pass 3 May 2016 81,248 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 81,175 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 73,432 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 71,269 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 71,269 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 68,801 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 66,442 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 63,408 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 59,528 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 53,417 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 47,646 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 42,223 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 34,574 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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BG02 BKX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BG02 BKX, 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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BG02 BKX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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