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BK52 FDN

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,596 mi
Last recorded54,596 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2010
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 FDN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2010 54,596 miles

slight play in both front upper suspension mountings

unable to see front brake pads

wheel trims are fitted to 3 roadwheels (nearside rear is missing) so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Fail 3 Mar 2010 54,596 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil level is currently low

slight play in both front upper suspension mountings

unable to see front brake pads

wheel trims are fitted to 3 roadwheels (nearside rear is missing) so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Pass 4 Mar 2009 38,072 miles

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

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

front pads close to limit

Pass 9 Feb 2008 21,199 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 19,095 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 19,095 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 14,559 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 14,558 miles

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

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 FDN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FDN, 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 FDN registered?

BK52 FDN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 October 2002.

Is BK52 FDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK52 FDN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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