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BK52 HVY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,990 mi
Last recorded74,990 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 HVY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 74,990 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 71,278 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all original (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear axle beam corroded

engine light on

Pass 20 May 2024 68,794 miles

Front subframe / suspension components have surface corrosion

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2023 65,984 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2023 65,980 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 May 2022 63,509 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear suspension components have surface corrosion

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2021 60,301 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material /both/remaining under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

park brake has little reserve travel

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2020 58,525 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

both front upper strut mounts slight movement

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2019 57,192 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2018 55,289 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 52,911 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2017 52,910 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2016 51,088 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

vehicle has corrosion on underside components

Fail 13 Jul 2016 51,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

vehicle has corrosion on underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2015 51,061 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre cut/no plys showing/edge wear

rear exhaust corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2014 50,871 miles

Rear exhaust corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2013 50,427 miles

Exhaust corroded.

N/S front tyre worn on edges.

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 28 Jan 2012 49,916 miles

front tyres had to be inflated before MOT test could be carried out

power steering rack leaking

rear silencer corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2011 48,419 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

power steering fluid leak from steering rack

rear silencer corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2010 45,650 miles

power steering rack leaking

rear silencer corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2009 42,987 miles

power steering rack leaking

rear silencer corroded

rear tyres have worn unevenly on the inside,normally this is due to shock absorbers

Pass 13 Feb 2008 39,791 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 36,217 miles

power steering fluid leak from offside steering rack

Pass 24 Feb 2006 29,791 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 HVY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HVY, 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 HVY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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