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BK02 CHY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

64,790 mi
Last recorded64,790 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 CHY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 64,790 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn inner edges

headlamps misted

offside rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 6 Aug 2015 58,618 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 57,103 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 54,531 miles

Exhaust box hanger broken, also exhaust skin peeling

High level brake light not working

NSF wing mirror glass cracked

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 54,531 miles

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

Exhaust box hanger broken, also exhaust skin peeling

High level brake light not working

NSF wing mirror glass cracked

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 48,843 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 48,835 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 43,556 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 43,556 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 34,814 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 34,814 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 25,222 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 18,458 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 16,097 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 12,840 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 CHY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CHY, 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 CHY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 April 2002.

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