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BK52 NCE

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

56,688 mi
Last recorded56,688 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 NCE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2022 56,688 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked (1.1.11 (c))

centre to rear exhaust joint very corroded as marked

n/s rear lower body arch corroded

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and loose as marked

Fail 6 Dec 2022 56,688 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked (1.1.11 (c))

center to rear exhaust joint very corroded as marked

n/s/rear lower body arch corroded

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and loose as marked

Pass 19 Oct 2021 52,488 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 45,934 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres on approx 2.5mm

Pass 29 Oct 2019 42,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2019 42,959 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding no wheel bearing check (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2018 39,077 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 36,350 miles

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 10 Oct 2017 36,349 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

unable to test front wipers due to washers not working

Pass 7 Oct 2016 34,244 miles

rear exhaust box deteoriated

Pass 2 Oct 2015 32,637 miles

center and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2014 30,816 miles

rear exhaust box deteoriated

Fail 10 Oct 2013 28,784 miles

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

exhaust back box deteoriated

Pass 10 Oct 2013 28,784 miles

exhaust back box deteoriated

Pass 2 Oct 2012 27,119 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 25,899 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2010 24,388 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 22,059 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 19,240 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 14,873 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 11,554 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 9,636 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 NCE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey 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 NCE, 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 NCE registered?

BK52 NCE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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