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BK02 LRX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

145,374 mi
Last recorded145,374 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 LRX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 145,374 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end -inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 by brake valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

headlights slightly tarnished n/s and o/s

rear exhaust box outer skin rusty -plus slight blow

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trims fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2022 145,374 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / inner sill - axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end -inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 by brake valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

headlights slightly tarnished n/s and o/s

rear exhaust box outer skin rusty -plus slight blow

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trims fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2020 142,782 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end ? (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plus ends of front to rear- n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front upper strut mountings movement when jacked n/s and o/s

headlights slightly tarnished output ok ;

rear exhaust box outer skin rusty including brackets ;

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trims fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2020 142,782 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end ? (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plus ends of front to rear- n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front upper strut mountings movement when jacked n/s and o/s

headlights slightly tarnished output ok ;

rear exhaust box outer skin rusty including brackets ;

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trims fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2019 137,687 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 3 n/s and o/s rear outer 1 x front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

front upper strut mountings movement when unloaded?? n/s and o/s

headlights slightly tarnished

rear exhaust box outer skin rusty ; pls brackets

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trims fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2019 137,687 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 3 n/s and o/s rear outer 1 x front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

front upper strut mountings movement when unloaded?? n/s and o/s

headlights slightly tarnished

rear exhaust box outer skin rusty ; pls brackets

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trims fitted

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 130,899 miles

headlights slightly tarnished

rear brake pipe unions x 3 heavily corroded

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trims fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2018 130,899 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

headlights slightly tarnished

rear brake pipe unions x 3 heavily corroded

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trims fitted

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 121,726 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

headlights slightly tarnished

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated ;

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trim fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2017 121,726 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Braking system leaking nearside rear wheel cylinder ?? (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

headlights slightly tarnished

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated ;

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trim fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2016 115,290 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust box rusty ;

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trim fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2016 115,290 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust box rusty ;

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trim fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2015 114,369 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear exhaust bos outer skin corroded

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trim fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2014 112,491 miles

dampness around fuel tank ?

rear exhaust box rusty

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trim fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2013 109,843 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

slight dampness around fuel tank area ?

Pass 1 Jun 2012 103,541 miles

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

osr tyre slightly going out of shape

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 1 Jun 2012 103,541 miles

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

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

osr tyre slightly going out of shape

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 21 Jun 2011 100,369 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 97,850 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 96,471 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2009 96,470 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 86,454 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 72,679 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 60,740 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 60,740 miles

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

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

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 LRX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 LRX, 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 LRX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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