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BK02 BKJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

94,823 mi
Last recorded94,823 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 BKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 94,823 miles

Exhaust mounting defective downpipe rusted and thin (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis 'x' member rusted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear wheel arches rusted but not sharp yet

service lamp on

Fail 29 Mar 2021 94,823 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust mounting defective downpipe rusted and thin (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis 'x' member rusted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear wheel arches rusted but not sharp yet

service lamp on

Pass 23 Mar 2020 94,687 miles

Exhaust mounting defective downpipe flexy getting deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis rusted at spring top mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fanbelt perished

Pass 28 Mar 2019 93,378 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear wheel arch rusty

Pass 3 Apr 2018 92,288 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 92,288 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 90,935 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cuts in both rear tyres

Pass 16 Mar 2016 89,585 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 87,861 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre has deep cuts, but not deep enought to reach cords

Fail 2 Mar 2015 87,858 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

noise from fan belt

offside front tyre has deep cuts, but not deep enought to reach cords

Pass 18 Mar 2014 86,157 miles

exaust rear silencer getting very rusty/weak

Pass 19 Mar 2013 84,230 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 84,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 81,697 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 78,864 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 76,297 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 76,297 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 73,439 miles

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 69,545 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 64,675 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 59,637 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 BKJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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