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BK52 XSU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 XSU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018
Pass 10 Jul 2015 85,250 miles

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 83,822 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all exhuasts corroded and deteriated

brake pipes protected in grase

sill covers fited

Pass 8 Nov 2012 78,602 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

wipers dont auto park

Fail 5 Nov 2012 78,602 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

wipers dont auto park

Pass 26 Sep 2011 66,067 miles

both front and both front to rear brake pipes corroding

front suspension strut lower seats corroding

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 19 Sep 2011 65,978 miles

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

both front and both front to rear brake pipes corroding

front suspension strut lower seats corroding

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 13 Sep 2010 59,941 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroding

inner faces of front brake discs deteriorating

Pass 21 Sep 2009 52,027 miles

near side front inner cv boot gaiter split.

sill covers fitted.

Pass 1 Oct 2008 45,888 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 45,888 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 40,077 miles

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

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 33,488 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 XSU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XSU, 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 XSU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 October 2002.

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