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BK52 HVN

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

88,842 mi
Last recorded88,842 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 HVN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 88,842 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tail light lens cracked

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both shock absorbers corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2022 88,842 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tail light lens cracked

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both shock absorbers corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2021 82,135 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 82,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Rear exhaust back box and pipe is cracked and broken (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2020 78,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 78,728 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 75,781 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 73,260 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 71,420 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 69,906 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 69,906 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

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

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 66,724 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 61,170 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 61,170 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 55,341 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 48,959 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 48,959 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 47,545 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 47,540 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 45,691 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 45,691 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 42,756 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 39,157 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 34,187 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 25,764 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 HVN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HVN, 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 HVN registered?

BK52 HVN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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