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BK52 MBX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

114,744 mi
Last recorded114,744 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 MBX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2013 114,744 miles

w/screen has a chip

Fail 10 Jul 2012 111,118 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 111,118 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 102,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f tyre is perishing on its outer wall

n/s/r tyre is worn on its edges

o/s/f tyre is worn on its outer edge

Pass 8 Jun 2011 102,686 miles

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

n/s/f tyre is perishing on its outer wall

n/s/r tyre is worn on its edges

o/s/f tyre is worn on its outer edge

Pass 25 Jun 2010 93,778 miles

both front tyre wall have small cut

Fail 25 Jun 2010 93,778 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyre wall have small cut

Pass 26 May 2009 74,323 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 74,320 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 57,383 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 37,114 miles

slight play in the n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link

Pass 26 Jun 2006 17,111 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 17,110 miles

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

NEAR SIDE WING MIRROR COVER MISSING

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 MBX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 MBX, 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 MBX registered?

BK52 MBX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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