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BK52 TXT

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

190,228 mi
Last recorded190,228 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 TXT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 190,228 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2022 189,052 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2021 185,931 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear +2x rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 183,544 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre cracked on edges

Fail 29 May 2020 183,544 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre cracked on edges

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 181,672 miles

center section of exhaust

Pass 2 Mar 2018 179,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded wheel cylinder to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

all 4 tyres perished on outer sidewalls

Pass 4 Mar 2017 178,032 miles

brake pipes at rear starting to corrode.

Fail 24 Feb 2017 178,030 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake pipes at rear starting to corrode.

Pass 1 Mar 2016 174,030 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 170,793 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s headlamp mounting arm snapped but still secure

o/s headlamp arm snapped but still secure

Pass 22 Feb 2014 168,759 miles

advise o/s front b/disc inner face corroded

advise o/s front brake pad clip

advise slight buckle in n/s rear wheel rim

Pass 9 Mar 2013 165,376 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

backbox has been repaired with a universal strap

centre exhaust deteriorated

centre to rear exhaust joint heavily corroded and weakened

minor oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2013 165,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre exhaust deteriorated

centre to rear exhaust joint heavily corroded and weakened

minor oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2013 165,211 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

exhaust backbox deteriorating

exhaust centre box rear flange deteriorating

Pass 21 Jan 2012 162,025 miles

oil leak

vehicle is smokey when cold

Fail 12 Jan 2012 161,972 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

vehicle is smokey when cold

Pass 19 Jan 2011 159,967 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil level low

Pass 27 Jan 2010 152,225 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 143,922 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 120,609 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 120,609 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 105,452 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 TXT is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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