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BK52 TWJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,684 mi
Last recorded59,684 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 TWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2015 59,684 miles

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

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 55,518 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 53,304 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 43,249 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 43,249 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 35,951 miles

o/s/f tyre cracks in inner wall not showing cords

Fail 11 Apr 2011 35,948 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

o/s/f tyre cracks in inner wall not showing cords

Pass 26 Oct 2010 34,916 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre inner sidewall cracking

Fail 22 Oct 2010 34,805 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre inner sidewall cracking

Pass 27 Oct 2009 28,170 miles

boot area & outer sills not checked properly due to covers

brake discs wearing,pads not checked

exhaust corroding

metal brake corroding(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

oil leak on engine

slight lift front suspension top mounts

Fail 24 Oct 2009 28,170 miles

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

boot area & outer sills not checked properly due to covers

brake discs wearing,pads not checked

exhaust corroding

metal brake corroding(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

oil leak on engine

slight lift front suspension top mounts

Pass 22 Oct 2008 22,051 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

handbrake lever has high travel but not reaching its reserve

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 16 Oct 2007 15,926 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 15,926 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 11,862 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 TWJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TWJ, 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 TWJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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