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BK52 XUJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

74,318 mi
Last recorded74,318 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 XUJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 74,318 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 73,336 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 73,323 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 73,053 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 72,445 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 70,558 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 67,164 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 67,164 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 64,319 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 60,729 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 57,510 miles

brakes may requre servising

Pass 18 Oct 2005 53,707 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 53,707 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)

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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 XUJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 XUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK52 XUJ registered?

BK52 XUJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 October 2002.

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The MOT history for BK52 XUJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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