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BK02 BKY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

95,847 mi
Last recorded95,847 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 BKY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 95,847 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 93,918 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 89,995 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 89,829 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 89,829 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 89,694 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 89,281 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 89,281 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 88,770 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 88,766 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 88,209 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 87,587 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 86,989 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 86,989 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 86,473 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 86,473 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 85,915 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 85,915 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 85,258 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 85,258 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 84,476 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 84,476 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 83,759 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 83,759 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 82,878 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 72,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 72,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 59,181 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 44,018 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 BKY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 BKY, 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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What year was BK02 BKY registered?

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

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