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BK52 YHB

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

61,613 mi
Last recorded61,613 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 YHB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 61,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak between joint of front and mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front plate damaged/cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 60,119 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front plate damaged but still can be read (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 60,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front plate damaged but still can be read (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 59,616 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in offside front top mount

Pass 21 Jan 2019 58,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 58,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 57,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 55,912 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 55,909 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At rear flange, centre pipe corroded. (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 54,117 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 54,116 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 51,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 47,993 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 47,973 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 45,048 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 41,236 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 37,953 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 34,946 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

slight play in n/s/f top strut

Pass 22 Jan 2009 30,690 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 25,409 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 22,342 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 YHB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YHB, 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 YHB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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