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BK02 BKA

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,238 mi
Last recorded109,238 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 BKA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 109,238 miles

Headlamp beam pattern deteriorating

Several brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 26 Sep 2016 109,237 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp beam pattern deteriorating

Several brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2015 103,184 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 103,183 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 90,048 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 90,020 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 82,635 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn close to cords on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2011 72,605 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 72,605 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 66,495 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 61,479 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2008 56,967 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 56,906 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 51,792 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 44,205 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 33,242 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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BK02 BKA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BK02 BKA, 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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BK02 BKA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2002.

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