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BK52 EVB

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

114,995 mi
Last recorded114,995 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 EVB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2018 114,995 miles

o/s and n/s front brake ferules corroded

o/s and n/s front brake pipes corroded

o/s and n/s front tyres different sizes

o/s and n/s top strut mounts worn

Fail 21 Aug 2018 114,779 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive exhaust leak and coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak excessive coolant leak from tank ()

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 99,301 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

coolant leak

nearside rear tyre out of shape with flat spots in tread

Pass 24 Jun 2016 91,643 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread pattern

Fail 21 Jun 2016 91,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low headlight aim to low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link rubber damaged /split (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread pattern

Pass 16 Oct 2015 85,222 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 85,211 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 83,268 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre out of shape

Fail 10 May 2014 83,268 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre out of shape

Fail 8 May 2013 74,577 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear exhaust joint deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2013 74,577 miles

rear exhaust joint deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2012 63,649 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 55,084 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 46,509 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are perished

Fail 28 May 2010 46,509 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 13 May 2009 31,379 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 25,776 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 19,568 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 12,541 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 12,541 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 EVB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EVB, 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 EVB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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