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BK52 GVO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

113,156 mi
Last recorded113,156 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 GVO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 113,156 miles

Oil leak from engine

Fail 24 Sep 2015 113,152 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak from engine

Pass 16 Oct 2014 110,165 miles

both rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion

front exhaust flexy slightly deteriorated

o/s/f top mount slight play

Fail 13 Oct 2014 110,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion

front exhaust flexy slightly deteriorated

o/s/f top mount slight play

Pass 10 Jan 2014 107,614 miles

exhaust front flexy slight wear

Fail 9 Jan 2014 107,614 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

exhaust front flexy slight wear

Fail 24 Oct 2012 102,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 102,781 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 96,488 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 96,488 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 90,276 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 83,204 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 83,204 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 77,278 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2007 70,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 70,279 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 65,834 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 65,834 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 GVO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GVO, 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 GVO registered?

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

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