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BK02 XPU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,310 mi
Last recorded48,310 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 XPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 48,310 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 39,562 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 31,968 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 27,990 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 27,985 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 27,691 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front brak disc slightly worn inner face surface rust

front sub frame surface rust

rear exhaust outer casing corroded and join to center pipe corroded not leaking gases

Fail 5 May 2021 27,690 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded middle brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both front head lamps faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded joins to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front brak disc slightly worn inner face surface rust

front sub frame surface rust

rear exhaust outer casing corroded and join to center pipe corroded not leaking gases

Pass 20 May 2020 26,887 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 30 Apr 2019 25,531 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

both headlamps slightly missed

light corrosion all over front suspension

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2018 24,000 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 23,993 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 22,641 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 21,167 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 20,026 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 19,018 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 16,618 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 16,614 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 13,559 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 12,473 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 11,397 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 10,397 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 9,425 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 8,203 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 7,459 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 XPU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XPU, 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 XPU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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