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BK02 FNU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,363 mi
Last recorded112,363 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 FNU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 112,363 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 108,007 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 108,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 May 2012 101,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

driver mirror damaged but not affecting the view

wipers starting to smear

Pass 3 May 2011 97,100 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre has slight damage to side wall and bald edge

osf wiper split

rear wiper split

Pass 11 Mar 2010 90,015 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 90,014 miles

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

O/S/F TYRE LOW

Pass 13 Mar 2009 83,856 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 78,328 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 78,327 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing

Pass 13 Mar 2007 73,063 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2006 58,634 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 58,634 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

chip in n/s windscreen †rear exhaust corroded †brakes noisey

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 FNU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FNU, 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 FNU registered?

BK02 FNU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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