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BK52 XSO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,900 mi
Last recorded126,900 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 126,900 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2022 126,900 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 123,030 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2021 123,030 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 107,923 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 107,923 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 93,581 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2018 93,581 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 79,049 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 79,049 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 63,670 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 63,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

both front tyres on limit on inner edge

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r tyre side wall perrished

Pass 6 Jan 2016 51,465 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 51,465 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 39,125 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 35,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front & rear no.plates deteriorating

Pass 6 Jan 2014 35,948 miles

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

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

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

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

front & rear no.plates deteriorating

Pass 3 Jan 2013 31,846 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded ?

Pass 19 Dec 2011 27,238 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 22,756 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 20,464 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 17,558 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 14,341 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 12,141 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 9,353 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 XSO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 XSO, 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 XSO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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