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BK52 VHG

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

90,459 mi
Last recorded90,459 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 90,459 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 87,792 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 87,792 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 84,665 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 81,737 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 76,979 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 71,630 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

brake pipes heavily undersealed makeing hard to inspect !!!!!!

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 18 Apr 2015 71,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

slight underbody corrosion

brake pipes covered in grease makeing hard to inspect

Pass 10 May 2014 65,577 miles

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

brake pipes slight corrosion

exhaust some corrosion

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 May 2013 58,374 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all brake pipes have been oil sprayed

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rusty

Pass 23 May 2012 51,425 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake service

exhaust corroded

n/s o/s front top strut mounts slight movement >??

sill covers fitted not allow full inspection >>??

brake pipes covered in underseal not allow full inspection

Pass 18 May 2011 43,060 miles

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

brake pipes cover in under seal not allowing full inspection ??

sill covers fitted not allow full inspection ??

Pass 26 May 2010 35,792 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

SLIGHT VERTICAL LIFT IN N/S FRONT STRUT

Pass 21 May 2009 30,808 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic sills fitted over sills not able to asses

Pass 21 May 2008 25,590 miles

UNABLE TO CHECK OUTER SILLS FULLY (PLASTIC OVERSILLS FITTED)

VISUAL CHECK ONLY ON REAR SEAT BELTS (TWO CHULD SEATS FITTED)

Pass 25 May 2007 20,304 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 16,140 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 VHG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VHG, 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 VHG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 November 2002.

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