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BK52 TYF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

167,708 mi
Last recorded167,708 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 TYF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 167,708 miles

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak from engine

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

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

presenter adviced

Fail 17 Mar 2016 167,707 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking From engine area (7.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak from engine

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' article hanging from rear view mirror (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 156,767 miles

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

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

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

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

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

anti slip rubber worn

underside has slight corossion all over

Fail 6 Jan 2015 156,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

anti slip rubber worn

underside has slight corossion all over

Fail 22 Mar 2013 114,257 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 147,257 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 102,631 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 76,261 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 TYF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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