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BK02 BSZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,336 mi
Last recorded139,336 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 BSZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 139,336 miles

Both front tyre sidewalls heavily perished and cracking, wearing on the inner edges and in generally poor condition

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorating

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Door check-strap loose

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 29 Mar 2016 134,243 miles

battery held by cable ties

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2015 129,768 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2015 129,768 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shock absorber casings corroded slightly

Pass 12 Apr 2014 124,677 miles

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2013 119,331 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover sills fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2013 119,331 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover sills fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2012 113,492 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover sills fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2012 113,491 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover sills fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2011 107,405 miles

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

cover sills and engine pan fitted steering rack damp

Fail 11 Apr 2011 107,403 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

cover sills and engine pan fitted steering rack damp

Pass 21 Apr 2010 102,980 miles

off side rear tyre perished

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2010 102,979 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

exhaust corroded

off side rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Mar 2009 95,003 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 95,003 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 89,181 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 78,218 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 67,172 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 BSZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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