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BK02 ZHX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

204,823 mi
Last recorded204,823 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 ZHX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2021 204,823 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

heatshield above rear exhaust tailbox insecure

rear exhaust tailbox to centre pipe corroded and deteriorated

wipers not parking in lower screen ??

Pass 17 Jan 2020 201,804 miles

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 201,804 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside/nearside (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 194,009 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust shield insecure

both head lamp images deteriorated

rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2019 194,009 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both head lamp images deteriorated

rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside/nearside heavily worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 19 Jan 2018 187,245 miles

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

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2018 187,245 miles

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

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

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2017 179,637 miles

exhaust rear silencer joint corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2017 179,637 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust rear silencer joint corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2016 171,932 miles

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

Nearside head lamps beam image could be better

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 161,391 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

nearside headlamp image poor

nearside mirror damaged

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2015 161,391 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

nearside headlamp image poor

nearside mirror damaged

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2014 155,324 miles

both front tyres are close to the limit

both front tyres inner edges worn smooth !!!!!

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2014 155,324 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres are close to the limit

both front tyres inner edges worn smooth !!!!!

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2013 145,142 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 145,142 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 130,745 miles

offside front head lamp image could be better

rear silencer corroded outer skin

Pass 18 Jan 2011 118,009 miles

Both wipers smear, advice replacement.

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 118,009 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both wipers smear, advice replacement.

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 105,401 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 105,401 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 94,916 miles

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

slight grease leakage offside front outer driveshaft boot

Fail 19 Jan 2009 94,916 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

slight grease leakage offside front outer driveshaft boot

Pass 31 Jan 2008 82,831 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 73,127 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 65,257 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 ZHX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 ZHX, 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 ZHX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 June 2002.

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