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BK52 XUM

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

177,283 mi
Last recorded177,283 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 XUM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 177,283 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 163,174 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 146,375 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 137,035 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 130,634 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 130,558 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 125,323 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 117,830 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2008 117,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 98,342 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 177,746 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 177,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 140,306 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 XUM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel 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 XUM, 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 XUM registered?

BK52 XUM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 October 2002.

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