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BK02 RSO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,555 mi
Last recorded65,555 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2020 65,555 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust centre box deteriorating

Front exhaust flexi deteriorating

Front headlights misted

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear brake load compensator corroded and greased

Rear exhaust clamp missing 2 nuts system still attached and secure

Pass 9 Aug 2019 61,950 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2019 61,882 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 57,556 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 57,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 52,218 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 52,218 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 47,283 miles

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak ()

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Fail 8 Aug 2016 47,283 miles

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Pass 13 Aug 2015 45,946 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 44,333 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 42,840 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 41,336 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 39,639 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 37,362 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 35,091 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 33,141 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 31,242 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 29,490 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 28,053 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 RSO 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 RSO, 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 RSO registered?

BK02 RSO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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