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BK52 NCO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

143,314 mi
Last recorded143,314 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 NCO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 143,314 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Jan 2018 143,142 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Dec 2016 138,130 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 132,989 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes heavy under seal sprayed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 2 Jan 2016 132,961 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 pipes from front to the rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel system component leaking diesel leak back of engine (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 128,478 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 128,476 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Dec 2013 124,075 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2012 118,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 118,791 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 109,687 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Dec 2010 99,022 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2010 99,022 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009

BOTH NUMBER PLATES FADING SLIGHTLY

EXHAUST RUBBERS SPLITTING

RAER BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

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

Fail 2 Dec 2009

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH NUMBER PLATES FADING SLIGHTLY

EXHAUST RUBBERS SPLITTING

RAER BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 136,407 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

offside front wiper deteriorated

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 1 Dec 2008 136,407 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front wiper deteriorated

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2007 124,764 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 113,909 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 NCO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NCO, 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 NCO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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