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BK52 TKJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

183,057 mi
Last recorded183,057 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 TKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 183,057 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 175,804 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 169,252 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 156,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

diarectional/non-diarectional tyres fitted to front axle

rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2010 156,908 miles

diarectional/non-diarectional tyres fitted to front axle

rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2009 142,164 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 126,138 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

rear exhaust box started to corrode

Pass 20 Aug 2008 126,138 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box started to corrode

Pass 20 Aug 2007 110,240 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 93,208 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 TKJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TKJ, 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 TKJ registered?

BK52 TKJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 November 2002.

Is BK52 TKJ safe to buy?

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