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BK02 FKL

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,578 mi
Last recorded122,578 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 FKL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 122,578 miles

rear exhaust joint corroded but still secure at present

sill covers fitted unable to check condition of sills

Fail 21 May 2016 122,578 miles

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

rear exhaust joint corroded but still secure at present

sill covers fitted unable to check condition of sills

Pass 2 Apr 2015 115,728 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 109,297 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 104,813 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 99,325 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 94,568 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre wearing outside edge

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 30 Mar 2011 94,568 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside front tyre wearing outside edge

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Apr 2010 90,165 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 84,274 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 78,037 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 78,035 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

o/s wiper blade split

parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 2 Mar 2007 65,408 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 51,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 51,371 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 FKL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 FKL, 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 FKL registered?

BK02 FKL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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