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BK52 TVM

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,520 mi
Last recorded85,520 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 TVM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 85,520 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front brake pads getting low

offside rackend slight play

Pass 1 Sep 2012 77,866 miles

child seat in rear middle

Pass 18 Aug 2011 74,585 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 74,585 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 73,265 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 73,265 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 71,985 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 70,550 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 70,550 miles

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

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

back box heavily coroded

ns front tyre cut

os front tyre has slight side wall damage

Pass 8 Aug 2007 68,666 miles

back box heavily coroded[outer skin missing]

Fail 8 Aug 2007 68,666 miles

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

back box heavily coroded[outer skin missing]

Pass 6 Sep 2006 66,433 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2005 60,456 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 60,456 miles

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

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 TVM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 TVM, 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 TVM registered?

BK52 TVM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is BK52 TVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK52 TVM shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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