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BK02 ULO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

186,222 mi
Last recorded186,222 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 ULO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 186,222 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 186,222 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working flashes on and off (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis,coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 185,015 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing and sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch and sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower boot corners (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 185,015 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing ,sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch ,sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot corners (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 184,523 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 184,521 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect two different registrations plates displayed (0.1 (c))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe insecure fuel tank filler neck pipes (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect two different registration plates displayed (0.1 (c))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability top mount excessive play (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability top mount excessive play (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis leg badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 182,353 miles

Rear exhaust box removed

Fail 26 Oct 2021 182,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens poor (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in arch nr shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens poor (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg and nr coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear exhaust box removed

Pass 27 Oct 2020 180,953 miles

exhaust box removed.

Fail 21 Oct 2020 180,953 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust box removed.

Pass 29 Mar 2019 164,944 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 137,839 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 137,838 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with alarm, (1.4.A.2h)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on alarm (1.4.B.1f)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top cover split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven lazy (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link, (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 106,179 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 94,326 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2015 837,782 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s front tyre low

Fail 30 Mar 2015 83,773 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 74,208 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2014 74,208 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2013 70,912 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 70,902 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 66,850 miles

mil light on

Fail 21 Mar 2012 66,849 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

mil light on

Pass 25 Mar 2011 61,039 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Mar 2011 61,031 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Mar 2010 55,479 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

n/s/f tyre cracking on inside sidewall

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 18 Mar 2009 47,897 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 40,254 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 34,541 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 28,585 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 28,581 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 ULO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 ULO, 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 ULO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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