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2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

146,375 mi
Last recorded146,375 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 BKV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2014 146,375 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 140,741 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2013 140,716 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2012 134,015 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 134,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2011 123,558 miles

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

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

coolant leak radiator area

wipers dont park automaticaly,can be parked manualy

Fail 26 Apr 2011 123,558 miles

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

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

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

coolant leak radiator area

wipers dont park automaticaly,can be parked manualy

Fail 28 Feb 2011 123,553 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

coolant leak

discs are corroded

wipers dont park automaticaly,can be parked manualy

Fail 8 Jan 2011 123,419 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 109,116 miles

coolant leak from radiator area

Fail 12 Jan 2010 109,114 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

coolant leak from radiator area

Pass 5 Jan 2009 99,074 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2009 99,074 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2008 87,541 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 75,958 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 64,937 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 BKV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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