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BK02 BXJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 BXJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

head lights discoloured

Fail 13 Jul 2018

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

head lights discoloured

Pass 24 Jul 2017 128,735 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 128,733 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2017 128,670 miles

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

fuel cap non standard but does secure and seal

Fail 14 Jul 2017 128,471 miles

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

fuel cap non standard but does secure and seal

Pass 13 Jul 2016 118,620 miles

both head light beam patterns poor

Pass 17 Jul 2015 109,571 miles

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

Handbrake cable rubbers split

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Aug 2014 101,898 miles

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

exhaust system rusty

Fail 11 Aug 2014 101,898 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

exhaust system rusty

Pass 30 Jul 2013 95,652 miles

nearside rear child seat fitted

offside front tyre tread getting low

offside nearside front metal brake pipes inner arch to chassie leg area corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2013 95,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear child seat fitted

offside front tyre tread getting low

offside nearside front metal brake pipes inner arch to chassie leg area corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2012 90,843 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 90,843 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 87,896 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside rear disc corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2011 87,896 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear disc corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2010 82,671 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 76,218 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 76,068 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 67,862 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust system corroding

front reg plate cracked

service light on

Pass 31 Mar 2007 59,618 miles

corrosion & deterioration exhaust back box

Pass 31 Mar 2006 46,844 miles

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

limited check to offside rear seat belt ,due to child seat 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 BXJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BXJ, 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 BXJ registered?

BK02 BXJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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