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BK52 EUO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

199,160 mi
Last recorded199,160 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 EUO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2018 199,160 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both sides front (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both lenses deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 199,128 miles

Diesel smoke emissions only just within limit

Mid & rear exhaust sections corroded

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 190,737 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamps; lenses crazed affecting beam images (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust silencer & joint to mid section heavily corroded

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 181,522 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2013 173,879 miles

Offside rear coil spring corroded.

Offside windscreen wiper blade smearing slightly.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Slight front brake imbalance.

Slight play in offside inner steering rack joint.

Windscreen chipped.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 173,879 miles

Offside rear coil spring corroded.

Offside windscreen wiper blade smearing slightly.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Slight front brake imbalance.

Slight play in offside inner steering rack joint.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 18 Oct 2012 162,373 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 144,797 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 144,797 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 128,796 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 113,325 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 100,104 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2008 100,104 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 87,916 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 65,062 miles

Crack in front number plate(advise).

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 65,062 miles

Crack in front number plate(advise).

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear 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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BK52 EUO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 EUO, 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 BK52 EUO registered?

BK52 EUO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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