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BK52 XUA

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

170,785 mi
Last recorded170,785 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 XUA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 170,785 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 170,779 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 158,206 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 150,023 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 150,017 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 144,553 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 144,479 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from lsv too flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 138,930 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 138,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 134,448 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 128,922 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 128,922 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 122,939 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 114,005 miles

Battery insecure.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front exhaust flexy starting to deteriorate.

Pass 19 Aug 2010 106,980 miles

Exhaust back box deteriorated and has slight blow.

Exhaust centre section deteriorated.

Front wiper blades split.

O/S and N/S front door check straps loose.

Pass 26 Aug 2009 98,508 miles

Exhaust back box starting to deteriorate.

Front brake discs worn.

N/S/F door check strap loose.

N/S/F tyre tread worn to the legal limit on the outside edge of tread.

O/S/F tyre tread worn to 3mm.

Fail 25 Aug 2009 98,508 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust back box starting to deteriorate.

Front brake discs worn.

N/S/F door check strap loose.

N/S/F tyre tread worn to the legal limit on the outside edge of tread.

O/S/F tyre tread worn to 3mm.

Pass 23 Jun 2008 60,914 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 60,891 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 35,907 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 32,890 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 32,890 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 XUA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XUA, 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 XUA registered?

BK52 XUA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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