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BK52 TWA

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,543 mi
Last recorded113,543 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 113,543 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 113,543 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 106,318 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 98,499 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 89,457 miles

mojority of brake pipes heavily greased

rear exhaust slightly deterioted

Pass 8 Apr 2013 82,538 miles

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

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

rear silencer outer skin corrodedand is peeling off,corrosion on exhaust clamp quite bad also

slight coolant leak from drain plug on radiator

spare wheel flat

osf top suspension mounting has excessive movement suspect bearings/top mount- worn/collapsed

Fail 4 Apr 2013 82,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

rear silencer outer skin corrodedand is peeling off,corrosion on exhaust clamp quite bad also

slight coolant leak from drain plug on radiator

spare wheel flat

osf top suspension mounting has excessive movement suspect bearings/top mount- worn/collapsed

Pass 30 Mar 2012 75,103 miles

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

both rear tyres ageing cracks

outer sill covers fitted

rear silencer coroded not blowing

Fail 30 Mar 2012 75,103 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

both rear tyres ageing cracks

outer sill covers fitted

rear silencer coroded not blowing

Pass 11 Apr 2011 68,690 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 65,148 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 59,140 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 51,431 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 43,469 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 TWA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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