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BK02 JUU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,411 mi
Last recorded121,411 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 JUU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 121,411 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 117,363 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

clutch pedal rubber starting to wear

nsr exhaust hanger missing

osr exhaust hanger split

Fail 16 Aug 2012 117,363 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

clutch pedal rubber starting to wear

nsr exhaust hanger missing

osr exhaust hanger split

Pass 19 Aug 2011 110,550 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 110,550 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 105,425 miles

plastic sill covers fitted cannot fully inspect outer sills

Fail 13 Aug 2010 105,425 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

plastic sill covers fitted cannot fully inspect outer sills

Fail 14 Aug 2009 99,163 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 99,163 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 96,262 miles

Nearside Inner Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Inner Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

engine oil leak

transmission oil leak

Fail 15 May 2009 96,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Inner Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

engine oil leak

transmission oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2008 81,339 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 81,339 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2007 54,218 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 JUU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 JUU, 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 JUU registered?

BK02 JUU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 June 2002.

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