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BK02 ULJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,453 mi
Last recorded122,453 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 122,453 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 111,477 miles

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

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

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2014 102,846 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 102,846 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 96,004 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 96,004 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2012 87,149 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 87,149 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 77,541 miles

nearside front tyre outer edge slightly worn

Pass 26 Apr 2010 68,830 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 58,634 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer edge unevenly worn

Pass 2 May 2008 50,303 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 40,257 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 31,926 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 ULJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ULJ, 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 ULJ registered?

BK02 ULJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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