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BK52 LZV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

71,592 mi
Last recorded71,592 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 LZV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 71,592 miles

minor pas leak (rack)

osf brake hose ferrule corroded

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 8 Sep 2018 71,592 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

minor pas leak (rack)

osf brake hose ferrule corroded

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 30 Sep 2017 68,644 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

minor PAS leak (rack)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 30 Sep 2017 68,644 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

minor PAS leak (rack)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 Sep 2016 65,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 14 Sep 2016 65,215 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Sep 2015 62,082 miles

All brake pipes have slight corrosion or covered with grease

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 57,731 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 53,748 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 49,501 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine low on oil + rattling

n/s wiper rubber split but clearing screen

Fail 9 Aug 2012 49,501 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine low on oil + rattling

n/s wiper rubber split but clearing screen

Pass 16 Aug 2011 45,140 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 40,483 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 40,957 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 36,122 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 32,341 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 32,315 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 28,504 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 25,864 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 LZV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LZV, 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 LZV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 November 2002.

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