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BK52 TMU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

237,741 mi
Last recorded237,741 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 TMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 237,741 miles

Corrosion to nsr wheel arch

Corrosion to rear floor pan

Corrosion to rear sub frame

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 232,365 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 218,727 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 204,618 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 201,525 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 192,644 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 192,633 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 183,205 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 182,941 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 174,576 miles

Grease applied to brake pipes

O/S rear shock absorber sleeve loose

Rear exhaust flange very rusty

Fail 28 Nov 2015 174,563 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Braking system leaking Main brake pipe behind heatexchanger (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Grease applied to brake pipes

O/S rear shock absorber sleeve loose

Rear exhaust flange very rusty

Pass 29 Nov 2014 163,850 miles

Both headlamp glasses deteriorated

Corrosion rear & main steel brake pipes, recomend replace

Gaiter missing of n/s front brake caliper sliders

O/S front anti roll bar link gaiter deteriorated

Rear exhaust box flange very rusty

Staining both rear shock absorbers

Pass 13 Nov 2013 153,591 miles

rear exhaust rusted

Fail 9 Nov 2013 153,581 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust rusted

Pass 20 Nov 2012 139,697 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 139,338 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2011 125,843 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 125,843 miles

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 113,547 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Nov 2010 113,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 101,048 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Nov 2009 101,048 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 91,049 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front number plate

Fail 15 Nov 2008 91,049 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front number plate

Pass 15 Nov 2007 80,210 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 80,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 78,071 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 72,400 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 TMU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 TMU, 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 TMU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 November 2002.

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