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BK52 TUO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 TUO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013
Pass 16 Feb 2012 139,006 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011

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

Plastic sills fitted to nearside and offside

Fail 24 Feb 2011

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Engine management light stays on

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 108,319 miles

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 108,314 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 102,801 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

engine burning oil.

front number plate started to deteriorate at top area.

nearside front tyre cut in outer wall.

rear box exhaust blow slight started to corrode.slight blow at joint.

Pass 21 Feb 2008 92,203 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 75,133 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 57,541 miles

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

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 TUO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 TUO, 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 TUO registered?

BK52 TUO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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