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BK02 OZN

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,751 mi
Last recorded128,751 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 OZN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 128,751 miles

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)

damage to n.s.r wing but no sharp edges.

Pass 11 Jun 2012 119,672 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2012 119,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 109,093 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 109,093 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 104,249 miles

N/S/R Tyre cracking

Fail 7 Aug 2010 104,249 miles

N/S/R Tyre cracking

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 95,522 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 83,346 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 25 Jul 2008 83,346 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Aug 2007 65,927 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 40,072 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 OZN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OZN, 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 OZN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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