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BK02 VYC

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

178,220 mi
Last recorded178,220 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 VYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 178,220 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Going to both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Full exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 173,652 miles

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

oil leak

water leaking

Fail 20 Aug 2015 173,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

oil leak

water leaking

Pass 7 Jul 2014 164,512 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2014 164,512 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2013 149,424 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 136,733 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 136,733 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 122,293 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 122,293 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2009 96,700 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 96,670 miles

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

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 4 Mar 2008 85,246 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 85,246 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 82,010 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 82,010 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

front number plate cracked not disfiguring letters

Pass 3 Apr 2006 71,430 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 VYC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VYC, 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 VYC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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