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BK02 XPW

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,420 mi
Last recorded111,420 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 111,420 miles

OIL LEAK

Pass 29 Dec 2015 100,897 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 91,885 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished on side walls

Pass 30 Dec 2013 83,345 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 83,329 miles

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 78,660 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 72,599 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Dec 2011 72,599 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2011 65,055 miles

Covers over door sills and inner wings not allowing full inspection

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

Fail 12 Jan 2011 65,055 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Covers over door sills and inner wings not allowing full inspection

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 13 Jan 2010 56,243 miles

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

trims fitted to the outer sills unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 15 Jan 2009 47,009 miles

Covers over both door sills and inner front wings, not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Slight damage to nearside front

Slight increase-reduce on rear brakes, rear brakes may be in need of a brake service

Slight split in nearside front wiper blade rubber

Fail 15 Jan 2009 47,009 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Covers over both door sills and inner front wings, not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Slight damage to nearside front

Slight increase-reduce on rear brakes, rear brakes may be in need of a brake service

Slight split in nearside front wiper blade rubber

Pass 17 Jan 2008 39,403 miles

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

Off side rear tyre pressure low blown up.

Fail 17 Jan 2008 39,403 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Off side rear tyre pressure low blown up.

Pass 16 Nov 2006 30,486 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 19,919 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 XPW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XPW, 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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What year was BK02 XPW registered?

BK02 XPW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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