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BK52 VWH

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

69,061 mi
Last recorded69,061 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 VWH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2023 69,061 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

offside front brake caliper spring incorrectly fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2023 69,061 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

offside front brake caliper spring incorrectly fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2021 63,462 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 62,234 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 62,234 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 May 2019 57,157 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front headlamps slightly deteriorated

inspection light on dashboard

rear back box outer skin corroded

Fail 16 May 2019 57,157 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached casing corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front headlamps slightly deteriorated

inspection light on dashboard

rear back box outer skin corroded

Pass 11 May 2018 53,550 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

slight damage to body

slight oil leak

Pass 4 May 2017 50,770 miles

EML on dash

n/s/r tyre stepped

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 4 May 2016 46,974 miles

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

both rear springs corroded

engine light on dashboard

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

rear back box outer skin corroded

Fail 4 May 2016 46,973 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

both rear springs corroded

engine light on dashboard

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

rear back box outer skin corroded

Pass 5 May 2015 43,031 miles

engine managment light on

Pass 7 May 2014 40,146 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 39,040 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 39,040 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 37,580 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 37,579 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 35,322 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 31,805 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 28,712 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 24,107 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 19,933 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 15,889 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 VWH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VWH, 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 VWH registered?

BK52 VWH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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