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BK52 ABV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

139,166 mi
Last recorded139,166 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 ABV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 139,166 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both osf and nsf have small play (2.4.G.2)

Front headlamps deteriorated beam image poor

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn feels like play is in the top bearing advise getting this stripped and checked (2.1.2c)

Pass 31 May 2016 133,611 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 31 May 2016 133,611 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

rear wiper split

Pass 22 May 2015 127,047 miles

o/s front wheel bearing starting to get noisey, slight play n/s front drop link

Fail 22 May 2015 127,047 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s front wheel bearing starting to get noisey, slight play n/s front drop link

Pass 28 May 2014 121,163 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 27 May 2014 121,161 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 14 May 2013 114,084 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside rear tyre poor on outter sidewall

Fail 14 May 2013 114,084 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside rear tyre poor on outter sidewall

Pass 30 May 2012 109,773 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 May 2012 109,773 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 May 2011 105,447 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2011 105,447 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 99,328 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 92,995 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 88,637 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 88,637 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2007 82,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 82,572 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 76,036 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 61,585 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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BK52 ABV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BK52 ABV, 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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BK52 ABV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 October 2002.

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