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BK52 TXB

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,478 mi
Last recorded101,478 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 TXB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 101,478 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 101,475 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 98,353 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 98,353 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 85,784 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has screw in inner shoulder

Fail 21 Nov 2011 85,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre has screw in inner shoulder

Pass 21 Dec 2010 78,025 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs slightly worn

Pass 5 Aug 2009 73,256 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 68,220 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 59,918 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 54,125 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 TXB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 TXB, 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 TXB registered?

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

Is BK52 TXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK52 TXB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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