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BK02 XUP

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

118,150 mi
Last recorded118,150 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 XUP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 118,150 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 111,290 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 106,586 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 101,335 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s/n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 96,877 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 92,339 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 88,293 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 88,279 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 82,069 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 82,059 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 76,455 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 70,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 65,590 miles

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

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 23 Mar 2015 60,584 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 60,582 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 55,155 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 50,594 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 45,904 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 40,812 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 40,717 miles

Offside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 35,049 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 29,626 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 24,299 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 19,213 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 19,185 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 12,623 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 XUP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 XUP, 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 XUP registered?

BK02 XUP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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The MOT history for BK02 XUP shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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