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BK02 BKX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,416 mi
Last recorded116,416 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 116,416 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 105,298 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 91,134 miles

Slight exhaust blow to front pipe

Wipers starting to split

Fail 1 Oct 2014 91,114 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Slight exhaust blow to front pipe

Wipers starting to split

Pass 1 Oct 2013 74,816 miles

unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 28 Sep 2013 74,816 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 1 Oct 2012 59,558 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 59,558 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 49,879 miles

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

outer sills covered

Pass 28 May 2010 46,085 miles

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

both front metal brake pipes heavily corroded

offside front tyre outer sidewall scuffed

outer sills covered

Pass 28 May 2009 41,853 miles

exhaust corroded and in poor condition

offside front metal brake pipe starting to corrode

outer sills covered

Pass 22 May 2008 37,566 miles

exhaust corroded and in poor condition

outer sills covered

Pass 4 May 2007 32,918 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing low on edges

nearside rear tyre has been repaired

Pass 27 May 2006 27,921 miles

both front tyres 4mm and perrished

exhaust heavily corroded

front brake hoses metal ends corroded

movement in steering rack

near side rear tyre worn on outer edge and perrished

off side rear tyre slightly out off shape and perrished

oil around power steering rack

oil leaks

sill trims fitted

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 BKX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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