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BK02 ZKN

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

77,217 mi
Last recorded77,217 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 ZKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2025 77,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective back box. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil pressure warning lamp illuminated.

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 75,173 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 73,627 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

advise nearside front to rear brake pips corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2022 72,115 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 70,866 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper top shock mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 70,842 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper top shock mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 69,314 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 69,314 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 66,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.72mm/ 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

advise chips in window screen nearside

advise condition of offside and nearside hedlamps

advise corrosion to both centre main brake pipes

Pass 4 May 2018 64,444 miles

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

advise offside front tyre wear

Fail 24 Apr 2018 64,415 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

advise offside front tyre wear

Pass 26 Apr 2017 60,903 miles

Nearside Front top mount has play

Offside Front top mount has play

Pass 26 Apr 2016 55,992 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 51,271 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 47,484 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 43,800 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 40,059 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 37,460 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on iner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on iner edge

o/s/f wiper slight slit

Pass 26 Oct 2009 34,575 miles

fron tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Pass 7 May 2009 33,026 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 30,003 miles

small crack in windscreen n/s - recomend repair.

Pass 17 May 2007 26,097 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 21,882 miles

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

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 ZKN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ZKN, 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 ZKN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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