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BK52 MZJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

119,908 mi
Last recorded119,908 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 MZJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 119,908 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 116,223 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 110,830 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 107,665 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 103,818 miles

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

rear box corroded but not holed

Pass 28 Sep 2011 91,209 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 80,580 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 69,002 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 69,002 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 48,103 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 40,712 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 32,315 miles

both front tyres on 2mm †advise new tyres 205/50/16 v

brake pads very low front †brake pad sensor wire adrift †

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 MZJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MZJ, 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 MZJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 October 2002.

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