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BK52 TRV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Orange Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

149,187 mi
Last recorded149,187 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 TRV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 149,187 miles

brakes require further inspection

coil springs corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2017 149,142 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect defused (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective stuck (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust box deteriorated and has slight blow

Pass 20 Feb 2016 138,219 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2016 138,219 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2014 124,432 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaustbox in poor condition

Fail 6 May 2014 124,431 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

rear exhaustbox in poor condition

Pass 2 May 2013 115,749 miles

arch liners and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2012 105,463 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 86,604 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

o/s door mirror damaged

Fail 11 May 2011 86,604 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

o/s door mirror damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2010 78,831 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 74,942 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 70,716 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 66,635 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 62,347 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 55,989 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 55,983 miles

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

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 TRV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Orange with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TRV, 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 TRV registered?

BK52 TRV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 October 2002.

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