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BK02 CHJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

111,298 mi
Last recorded111,298 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2012 111,298 miles

BATTERY INSECURE.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

MID TO REAR SECTION OF EXHAUST JOINT SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

REAR SILENCER SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION AND RUST.

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 8 Dec 2012 111,079 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BATTERY INSECURE.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

MID TO REAR SECTION OF EXHAUST JOINT SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

REAR SILENCER SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION AND RUST.

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 9 Dec 2011 96,621 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 96,621 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 92,303 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 92,300 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 87,070 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 87,070 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2009 87,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 70,843 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 52,461 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 31,681 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 16,361 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 CHJ 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 CHJ, 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 CHJ registered?

BK02 CHJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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