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BK02 XOY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

107,523 mi
Last recorded107,523 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 107,523 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 107,522 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 94,981 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 94,981 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 77,135 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 77,123 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 70,524 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose to load sensor valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose to brake load senser (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 70,517 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded two back to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on hub (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 66,997 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe broken but not leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front both front tyres starting to wear inner edge

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective starting to discolour (4.1.1 (b) (i))

eml light on

Pass 25 Feb 2020 60,809 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 54,466 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported From flexi (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 54,465 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Strut top bush worn (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported From flexi (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 46,380 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2018 46,377 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 34,237 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Fail 16 Feb 2017 34,237 miles

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

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Pass 22 Jan 2016 23,707 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 22,897 miles

all tyres perishing

Pass 30 Jan 2014 21,985 miles

engine management light on

nearside front tyre perishing

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front tyre parishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 7 Feb 2013 20,688 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 19,427 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 17,723 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 16,571 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 15,054 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 13,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 13,768 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 11,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 11,263 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 9,135 miles

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

rear brakes noisey on application.

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 XOY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 XOY, 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 XOY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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