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BK52 YGE

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,448 mi
Last recorded117,448 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 YGE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 117,448 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 117,448 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 117,272 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 117,272 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 116,882 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 115,902 miles

o/s mirror casing missing

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 13 Aug 2012 114,037 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 114,016 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 110,762 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 108,035 miles

o/s handbrake effort poor

Pass 17 Aug 2009 105,208 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 100,719 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 97,130 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 97,115 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

slight leak from nearside rear shock

slight marking on screen

Pass 2 Nov 2006 88,232 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 85,024 miles

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

front number plate is slightly discloured

offside wing mirror slightly cracked

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 YGE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YGE, 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 YGE registered?

BK52 YGE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 October 2002.

Is BK52 YGE safe to buy?

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