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BK02 LPJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,754 mi
Last recorded162,754 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 LPJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 162,754 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH TOP MOUNTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 150,500 miles

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view three small chips in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes above rear axle starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 150,443 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect has no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate inscription illegible both number plates damaged (0.1 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall has large crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view three small chips in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes above rear axle starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 143,497 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 143,496 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

SERVICE BRAKE EFF CLOSE TO LIMIT

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 136,566 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 136,566 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure both (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported missing (7.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 131,920 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 131,915 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

coolant level low

Fail 18 Feb 2015 124,261 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 124,261 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 119,801 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 119,801 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 118,160 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 102,823 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 102,823 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 92,975 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 85,468 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 17 Feb 2009 76,168 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 63,536 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Feb 2008 63,536 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 55,470 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 55,470 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 48,676 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 LPJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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