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BK02 VYZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,459 mi
Last recorded136,459 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 136,459 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Center and rear exhaust boxes corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 136,452 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre and rear exhaust corroded

o/sr shock dust cover dropped down

play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 27 Apr 2018 132,314 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2018 132,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2017 131,150 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment bothsides (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load valve to wheel cylinder 2x pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules center ferrule (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load valve to wheel cylinder 2x pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre inner edge wearing smooth and cracking

center and rear exhaust boxes deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2016 130,645 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2015 128,439 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2015 128,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2014 125,920 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside rear tyre deteriorated on inside edge

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2013 123,776 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre deteriorated on inside edge

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2013 123,776 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre deteriorated on inside edge

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2012 120,125 miles

nearside rear wheel tight to turn when vehicle jacked and brakes released

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2012 120,125 miles

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

nearside rear wheel tight to turn when vehicle jacked and brakes released

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 4 May 2011 116,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2010 111,543 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 103,651 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 97,067 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 97,066 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 91,875 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 82,290 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 VYZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VYZ, 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 VYZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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