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BK02 JAU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,458 mi
Last recorded94,458 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2020 94,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 85,795 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills and covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 79,031 miles

Offside Front top mount slight play

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

covers both sills

Pass 16 Jan 2017 76,283 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

both sills covers

Fail 16 Jan 2017 76,283 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

both sills covers

Pass 19 Jan 2016 75,493 miles

Front both top mounts

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 74,451 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 74,451 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 72,552 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 70,036 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 69,917 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 67,892 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 65,893 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 65,883 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2009 62,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 62,159 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 56,937 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 41,875 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 29,538 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 17,947 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 JAU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK02 JAU registered?

BK02 JAU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 May 2002.

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