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BK02 BNL

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

22,030 mi
Last recorded22,030 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 BNL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 22,030 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 22,017 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 17,155 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 9,668 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 9,668 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 150,213 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2010 150,213 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 136,986 miles

o/s front bumper corner damaged, o/s front headlamp bracket broken, screen chipped, brake pedal rubber wearing

Fail 30 Jun 2008 136,986 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

o/s front bumper corner damaged, o/s front headlamp bracket broken, screen chipped, brake pedal rubber wearing

Pass 28 Jun 2007 124,640 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 111,054 miles

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

oil leak

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 BNL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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