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BK52 EUH

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,223 mi
Last recorded118,223 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 EUH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 118,223 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)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 118,211 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 112,846 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 106,855 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 106,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 102,180 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes rusty

front tyres cracking

Fail 1 Nov 2013 102,180 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pipes rusty

front tyres cracking

Pass 16 Oct 2012 96,252 miles

brake pipes rusty

keep check on tyre depths

Fail 15 Oct 2012 96,252 miles

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

brake pipes rusty

keep check on tyre depths

Pass 4 Oct 2011 90,218 miles

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

water pump noisey

Pass 23 Oct 2010 81,106 miles

front and rear discs slighty worn an corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2010 81,074 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front and rear discs slighty worn an corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2009 70,957 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 70,883 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 58,636 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 48,699 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 42,214 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 EUH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BK52 EUH, 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 EUH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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