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BK02 HCG

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,527 mi
Last recorded83,527 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 83,527 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 69,338 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 64,284 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 63,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 63,791 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 59,557 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 54,367 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 49,309 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 44,076 miles

both front top shock mounts slight play

e,m,l,light on

Pass 13 Mar 2009 38,798 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded

front wiper blades smearing screen

offside rear tyre tread cracking & slightly distorted

slight play in front top shock absorber mounts

Fail 13 Mar 2009 38,798 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

exhaust rear silencer corroded

front wiper blades smearing screen

offside rear tyre tread cracking & slightly distorted

slight play in front top shock absorber mounts

Pass 14 Mar 2008 33,067 miles

rear.exhust.box.outer.skin.corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2007 26,528 miles

front tyres low

Pass 11 Mar 2006 20,634 miles

plastic trim fitted to sills †

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded (not leaking)

slight play in offside and nearside front shock absorber top mounting bushes

wheel trims 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 HCG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HCG, 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 HCG registered?

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

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