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BK02 BOU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

157,114 mi
Last recorded157,114 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 BOU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 157,114 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 157,111 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 134,304 miles

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

n/s/r tyre slightly deteriated

Fail 29 Aug 2012 134,302 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

n/s/r tyre slightly deteriated

Pass 24 Aug 2011 109,975 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

front reg has slight damage

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 24 Aug 2011 109,975 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

front reg has slight damage

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 16 Aug 2010 101,674 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 101,674 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 97,483 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 97,483 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 93,800 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 89,249 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 83,860 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 BOU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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