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BK52 MBV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,267 mi
Last recorded100,267 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 100,267 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing body badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

Fail 12 Jan 2024 100,266 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing body badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 16 Dec 2022 84,668 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 73,665 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 73,658 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 63,982 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 63,975 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 54,029 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 44,432 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 39,059 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall edges

Fail 29 Nov 2017 39,059 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall edges

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mounts missing (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 33,810 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 29,115 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin s (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Dec 2014 25,930 miles

exhaust slightly corroded.

Pass 10 Dec 2013 23,235 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 19,901 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 18,081 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 16,661 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 14,432 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 11,850 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 9,889 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 8,836 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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BK52 MBV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MBV, 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 MBV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 October 2002.

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