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BK02 XOU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,612 mi
Last recorded68,612 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 XOU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 68,612 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 58,383 miles

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

engine smokey on emission test , only just passed on 3rd attempt

front brake discs worn & showing slight signs of overheating

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Fail 13 May 2014 58,383 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

engine smokey on emission test , only just passed on 3rd attempt

front brake discs worn & showing slight signs of overheating

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 25 Apr 2013 53,909 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 53,906 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 May 2012 52,660 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 52,655 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 51,184 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 51,184 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2010 48,191 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 42,841 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2008 38,205 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 33,305 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 25,716 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 XOU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XOU, 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 XOU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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